This position will assist the Head Coach in the organization, administration and promotion of all aspects of the Oregon State Men’s Basketball program. Coaching includes instruction, academic supervision of the athletes, program management for the specific area assigned and preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Adhere to the policies set forth by direct supervisors, Head Coach and Athletic Director, as well as Oregon State University, the PAC-12 Conference and The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

70% COACHING & RECRUITMENT
Scouts future opponents by film, watching games, and/or telephone reports. Retrieves video tapes of future opponents. Develops scouting reports on future opponents. Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coach and team members. Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed. Teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teaches all aspects of basketball as requested. Teaches progressions and drills during daily practice time. Independently responsible for all in-game player personnel and strategic decisions. Available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.

RECRUITMENT: Negotiates scholarship offers to prospects. Coordinates and oversees the recruitment of student-athletes. Prepares and distributes recruiting information. Attends off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact. Coordinates mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes; maintains computerized “master” recruit list. Makes phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate. Plans campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

15% SUPERVISION / TRAINING STAFF
Plans, assigns and reviews work, establishes goals for each position and assess performance through completion of evaluations; hires, trains, promotes employees; disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal; and address grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary. Supervises and assigns responsibilities to team managers and other assistants.

15% TEAM ADMINISTRATION
Serves as event host for visiting team; meets visiting team upon arrival and assists them with directions and special needs. Plans long and short term team objectives under the leadership of the Head Coach. Establishes and reinforces requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress. Coordinates recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions.

CAMPUS/COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION: Interacts with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members. Maintains effective and open communication with OSU faculty as necessary. Serves as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSU Athletics. Serves in a leadership role and promotes participation in community service activities by student athletes. Assists in the formulation of team and department fund raising activities and promotional events. Coordinates community service and OSU athletics-to-school programs. Administers day-to-day operations and staff of summer athletic camps, as directed by the Head Coach.

Bachelor’s Degree in Field of choice.

10 years Division I basketball coaching experience, OR 5 years collegiate head coaching experience.

Proven effective oral and written communication skills.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.