• Description:  The Assistant Men’s Basketball coach, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management, promotions, and supporting our student athletes on and off the floor.  A strong work ethic and passion for  college athletics is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit student-athletes according to University of Rio Grande and NAIA practices.
• Assists in preparing events and practices.
• Ability to use and operate synergy for scouting and film breakdown.
• Carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach
• Cooperates with other staff to ensure that the student-athlete is provided with services to succeed academically and personally.
• Maintains good relationship with alumnus, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs of our student athletes in and out of season within the head coaches guidelines.

• Performs other duties as requested by the Head Coach.
• Weekend work, irregular hours, travel, and physical demands are required for this position.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Update Coaches Recruiting in and out of season.
• Help process credit card statements in a timely manner.
• Maintain practice and game facility as applicable.
• Transporting student athletes or recruits to airport for arrival and departure
• Secure lodging, and plan meals for all team travel dates.
• Provide travel information for faculty.
• Ability to operate social media in accordance to school policy.
• Ability to create edits / photoshop for social media accounts is preferred.

Supervision: 

• Responsible for the direct supervision of student-athletes, and student staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small college setting and the ability to balance all student-athlete needs.
• Valid drivers license is preferred
• Proven coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Ability to recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Synergy is preferred
• High school and college playing experience preferred

If interested please contact head coach Ryan Arrowood with resume , references, & letter of interest.

Email:  [email protected]