Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

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Position Details

The Athletic Department at the University of Tampa has a full-time position available for an Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball who will be responsible for a Division II Men's Basketball Program. This position reports to the Men's Head Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities 
1. Assist with the administration and management of the men’s basketball program.
2. Recruit and assist in all aspects of evaluating, identifying, and recruiting students to The University of Tampa Men's Basketball Program, in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards of the University of Tampa.
3. On court coaching and directing student athletes at practice and games for development of individual and team skills.
4. Support team travel planning and team fundraising.
5. Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, including study halls, advising, and helping with social issues. 
6. Oversee equipment inventory and assist in ordering.
7.  Oversee event/game management to include court setup/take down for all home games.
8.  Scout and prepare game plans for opponents.
9. Comply with all NCAA, conference, university, and athletic department rules and regulations.
10. Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, consistent with the college’s mission, vision, and values.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.

Position Details

The Athletic Department at the University of Tampa has a full-time position available for an Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball who will be responsible for a Division II Men's Basketball Program. This position reports to the Men's Head Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities 
1. Assist with the administration and management of the men’s basketball program.
2. Recruit and assist in all aspects of evaluating, identifying, and recruiting students to The University of Tampa Men's Basketball Program, in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards of the University of Tampa.
3. On court coaching and directing student athletes at practice and games for development of individual and team skills.
4. Support team travel planning and team fundraising.
5. Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, including study halls, advising, and helping with social issues. 
6. Oversee equipment inventory and assist in ordering.
7.  Oversee event/game management to include court setup/take down for all home games.
8.  Scout and prepare game plans for opponents.
9. Comply with all NCAA, conference, university, and athletic department rules and regulations.
10. Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, consistent with the college’s mission, vision, and values.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree required. 
2. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. 
3. Knowledge of men’s basketball rules. 
4. Ability to manage a group of student athletes and command their respect. 
5. Commitment to high academic and professional standards.
6. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
7. Ability to create a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.

1. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.

2. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

Work Schedule

New Hire must have flexibility as the schedule will change from day to day; must be willing to work weekends.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:
•    FREE Tuition
•    Generous paid leave
•    Wellness initiatives
•    100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
•    100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
•    100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
•    Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
•    FREE On-Campus Parking
•    FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
•    Fitness Center 
•    Pet Insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    And more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.

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