Mens Basketball - Assistant Coach

The mens basketball assistant coach assists the Head Coach in the organization administration and promotion of all aspects of the Lipscomb University Mens Basketball Program. Duties include but may not be limited to: recruiting instruction logistics and operations mentoring and leadership academic supervision of the athletes program management for the specific areas assigned preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach and other duties as assigned. This position must adhere to the policies set forth by direct supervisors Head Coach and Athletic Director as well as Lipscomb University the ASUN Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. As this is an NCAA DI coaching role relevant teaching coaching tactical recruiting and operational skills are required.

Reports to: Head Coach for Mens Basketball

Primary Responsibility: Assist in the recruitment of qualified studentathletes practice planning and organization pregame and ingame coaching and tournament management scheduling and travel arrangements. Assist in supporting studentathletes and promote their academic athletic civic and spiritual progress. Assist with promotion of attendance and awareness and fundraising activities related to the mens basketball program Lipscomb University Athletics and Lipscomb University as a whole.

Requires an understanding of embodiment of and support of the mission and values of Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Athletics. Support and ensure the programs compliance with NCAA ASUN Conference and Lipscomb rules and regulations. Assist Head Coach as directed with programimprovement projects and initiatives camp opportunities fundraising development and cultivation opportunities for the University community awareness programming campus engagement and other opportunities as may arise that will benefit Lipscomb University Athletics and the University as a whole.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching: Assist in preparing athletes for improvement in practice and in competition. Assist and organize conduct and participate in practices and conditioning sessions. Supervise student athletes during practice competition and travel to and from those events as directed by the Head Coach.

Recruiting: Assistant may expect to travel overnight as needed to recruit student/athletes the school may be interested in.

Travel: Assistant is expected to recruit as directed by the Head Coach during throughout the year.

Assist as directed with other mens basketball and Athletics programming: Given Lipscomb intends to build and cultivate partnerships in the area this position will also require that the individual assist the Head Coach the Director of Athletics and other key Lipscomb University stakeholders with its involvement with partners on programimprovement projects and initiatives camp opportunities fundraising development and cultivation opportunities for the University community awareness programming campus engagement and other opportunities as may arise that will benefit Lipscomb University Athletics and the University as a whole.

Administrative Responsibilities: Assist Head Coach May include scheduling assistance with practices competitions or other program related activities. Coordinate transportation lodging and meals for team members for all scheduled events. Physical assessments practice assessments daily planning for practice. Work with Head Coach to ensure compliance with Lipscomb NCAA and the ASUN Conference rules and regulations. Order issue care for and inventory equipment supplies and uniforms. Coordinate the distribution collection and storage of athletic equipment uniforms and supplies. Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the assistant coaching position as needed or directed by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Recruiting Fundraising Promotion of Program and University: Assist and support coordination of recruiting for the mens basketball program. Assist in setting up scouting and recruiting trips and on campus visits and meetings. Research and review information regarding potential student athletes etc.

Other Duties: Promote Lipscomb Mens Basketball in a positive manner that strives for excellence in all of its endeavors. Display an attitude among student athletes that winning is important but is secondary to embodying the Christcentered values of the university ensuring the overall welfare of the athletes and displaying good sportsmanship in all we do.