Assistant Mens Basketball Coach (52211)

## Description

**SUMMARY:**

The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Basketball Coach by preparing and conducting team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

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| • Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition; • Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress; • Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as on the playing venue; • Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events; • Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards; • Assist with game management for home events when not competing; • Assist with developing and supervising community service events; • Supervise student-athletes during road trips; • Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the student-athletes; • Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general; • Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations; • Organize, prepare, and conduct team practices, training and competition; • Recruit potential student athletes; • Provide academic monitoring and support for student athletes in the program • Provide support to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach as required; • Maintain regular attendance; • Perform other duties as assigned. |

## Qualifications

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**

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| • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in any field. • EXPERIENCE: None |

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**Preferred Qualifications:**

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| PREFERRED: Collegiate playing or coaching experience, preferably in the RMAC. |

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:**

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| • Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules; • Ability to lead and motivate student athletes; • Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements; • Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty; • Strong interpersonal and communications skills; • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; • Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules; • Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling; • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment; • Ability to organize and coordinate; • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. |

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

• Standing…………………………………Frequently
• Walking…………………………………..Frequently
• Bending…………………………………..Frequently
• Squatting…………………………………Frequently
• Climbing …………………………………Frequently
• Kneeling ………………………………….Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds……………Frequently

• **WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
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• | - Work is normally performed in an indoor/outdoor setting. |