Men basketball coach

Position Title Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Status Full Time Job Summary The Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Basketball Coach with all facets of the program;

to include organization, development, recruiting, and leadership of a highly competitive Division Il basketball program in support of the mission and core values of Tuskegee University.

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete.

Essential Job Duties Responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions. Participate in recruitment and designation of scholarship athletes
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations
• Coach team members individually and in groups; and demonstrate game techniques. May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions
• Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments
• Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport’s budget
• Coordinate with the Athletic Business Office the planning of recruiting and team travel
• Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment
• Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing
• Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program
• Provides reports and documentation hen required by the Director of Athletics and / or the Head Men’s Basketball Coach
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience as a head coach or assistant college at the collegiate level
• Experience in recruiting
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Physical Demands Physical : Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasional and / or up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body;

involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, required to kneel, crouch / squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn / twist, balance, reach, bending, moving, lifting or handle.

Ability to stand for at least five hours and exposure to high noise levels. Physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction Work Environment : Work is primarily performed under limited supervision on a basketball court, classroom or office setting with appropriate climate control.

Travel, early morning, evening and weekend work is required. Maybe exposed to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations Skills and Attributes

• Ability to communicate (verbally and written), concentrate, understand verbal instructions, reason, analyze, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, and maintain emotional control
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for a competitive program
• Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information
• Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
• Demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills
• Demonstrate patience and persistence when helping student
• Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to questions and concerns
• Detail Oriented Proven accuracy and attention to detail
• Ethics Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions
• Organization & Time Management Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames
• Systems & Software proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and / or relevant position software programs

Last updated : 2024-05-25