Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121536Staff

Working Title

Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20121536Staff

Working Title

Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Pay Rate

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Category

Administrative/Professional

Regular/Temporary

Regular

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

12 month

Position Summary Information

| Position Summary |
The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, ASUN, and the University.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. | | Primary Duties and Responsibilities |
-Provide instruction to basketball student-athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of basketball as assigned by the Head Coach.
-Assists Head Coach in the development of individual game plans.
-Serves as the scouting coordinator for the men’s basketball program and effectively organizes the scouting efforts of other teams.
-Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN, and NCAA.
-Assist the Head Coach with scheduling basketball games.
-Serves as the community service coordinator/supervisor for the men’s basketball program; completing schedule and appearance requests throughout the community.
-Assist with the marketing and promotion of basketball.
-Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
-Work with the Admissions Office to enroll student-athletes.
-Serves as the Housing Coordinator for the men’s basketball program. Housing office liaison, ensuring that student-athletes have properly secured residence and the necessary information with the University Housing office.
-Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
-In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned. | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
-Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of basketball during preparation and practice sessions.
-Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
-Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
-Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, TBR, ASUN, and NCAA.
-Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner.
-Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
-Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
-Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
-Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to scout opponents.
-Ability to work summer camps. | | Physical Requirements |
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. | | Required Minimum Qualifications |
-Bachelor’s degree.
-Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
-Valid driver license.
-A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.
-A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
-An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 04/18/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Letter of Recommendation 2 4. Letter of Recommendation 3 5. Unofficial Transcript

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