Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Salary/Position Classification

• $70,000 - $82,000 annual, Exempt

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball position is to assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with all aspects of our NCAA Division I basketball program. This position provides comprehensive instruction to the men’s basketball team by teaching proper skills and techniques, will recruit & evaluate prospective student-athletes, and complete detailed scouting reports for opponents. This position will also teach individual leadership concepts/skills as well as provide general safety instruction. 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

• 55% - Provide Instruction Specific to the Men's Basketball Team - Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands):
  • 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 for weight-lifting and conditioning practices, as needed.
  • Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
  • Assisting with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices. 
• 30% - Recruit & Evaluate Prospective Student-Athletes / Team Travel / Scouting - Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands):
  • Recruit quality prospective student-athletes for the basketball program.
  • Handle day-to-day correspondence, both email and print mail, as assigned.
  • Handle weekly telephone calls, as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Follow all NCAA, conference, and UND compliance rules and regulations.
  • Assist with team travel and/or scouting as assigned.
  • Assisting with statistics at all UND games and practices. 
• 10% - Social Media / Public Relations / Fundraising - Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands):
  • 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.
  • Other fundraising duties as assigned by Head Coach. 
• 5% - Assist with Camps & Clinic / Other Duties - Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands):
  • 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, if applicable 

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years of full-time, part-time, or graduate assistant experience coaching basketball at the collegiate or professional level.
• Experience organizing summer camps/coaching clinics.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and 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

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience coaching basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
• 3 seasons of collegiate basketball playing experience.
• Experience with collegiate recruiting in the Central Time Zone.
• Experience with collegiate recruiting at the NCAA Division I level.