Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Salary/Position Classification

• $71300 - $77876 annual Exempt

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Assistant Coach Mens Basketball position is to assist the Head Mens Basketball Coach with all aspects of our Division I basketball program. This position will provide instruction to the mens basketball team that includes teaching proper skills and techniques teaching basic physical health concepts to include nutritional education teaching team and individual leadership concepts/skills as well as providing general safety instruction. This position will also be responsible for the recruitment & retention of all current and prospective student-athletes. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction specific to mens basketball
  • Design instructional/training in-season/off-season specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Teach basic physical health concepts (to include nutritional education) specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate. Specifically instruct student-athletes on safe training and exercise techniques.
  • Provide support and encouragement to promote the mental well-being of the student-athletes.
  • Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes.
  • Assist/run practices under the direction of the head coach.
  • Assist strength coach with weight-lifting and conditioning practices as needed.
  • Assist with academic supervision of the student-athletes.
  • Assist with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices.
  • Follow all NCAA conference UND rules and regulations.
  • Other coaching duties as assigned by the Head Mens Basketball Coach.
• Recruit & evaluate prospective student-athletes scouting & team travel
  • Recruit quality prospective student-athletes for the basketball program.
  • Handle day-to-day correspondence both email and social media as assigned.
  • Handle all weekly recruiting telephone calls.
  • Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits as assigned.
  • Handle documentation for each prospective student athlete in accordance with NCAA and UND Athletics Department compliance protocols/rules.
  • Assist with statistics at all UND games and practices.
  • Provide scouting analysis of current and future team opponents.
• Social media public relations & fundraising
  • Assist with social media for basketball program when applicable.
  • Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department and fundraising activities as assigned.
  • Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes staff administration alumni and general public.
  • Assist with maintaining contact with basketball alumni and boosters as assigned.
  • Follow all NCAA conference and UND rules and regulations.
  • Other media & fundraising duties as assigned by the Head Mens Basketball Coach.
• Assist with camps clinics & other duties
  • Assist with all aspects of basketball camps/clinics as assigned.
  • Follow all university hiring procedures as assigned.
  • Prepare Job Data Hire forms for each camp coach/counselor & monitor/approve all hourly reporting forms.
  • Follow all NCAA conference UND rules and regulations.

Required Competencies

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes staff administration alumni and general public.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task organize and prioritize.
• Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA conference and und rules and regulations.
• Must have commitment to academic success of student athletes.
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes including having a valid Drivers License.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree.
• 4 years basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• 4 years basketball recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Valid Drivers License
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check (CHBC).

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience coaching basketball at the NCAA Division I or Division II level.
• Experience in collegiate basketball recruiting in the Central Time Zone.
• 3 seasons of collegiate basketball playing experience.
• Experience directing summer basketball camps.
• Experience with fundraising.