Department: Univ Athletics-Basketball
Salary/Grade: EXS/32

Target hiring range for this position will be between $250,000-$350,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and assists the Head Coach in the coaching and training of the Men’s Basketball Team.This position is a full-time appointment, renewable on a contract basis, May 1 through April 30.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Specific Responsibilities :

Coaching

• Assist the head coach in the coaching and training of the Northwestern Men’s Basketball team; developing and conducting all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Aid in the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game; and for developing motivational approach to practice and games.

Department: Univ Athletics-Basketball
Salary/Grade: EXS/32

Target hiring range for this position will be between $250,000-$350,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and assists the Head Coach in the coaching and training of the Men’s Basketball Team.This position is a full-time appointment, renewable on a contract basis, May 1 through April 30.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Specific Responsibilities :

Coaching

• Assist the head coach in the coaching and training of the Northwestern Men’s Basketball team; developing and conducting all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Aid in the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game; and for developing motivational approach to practice and games.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of men’s basketball in decision-making, delegating authority and in setting and meeting objectives.

Recruiting

• Assist the head coach in the recruitment of top student-athletes, commensurate with the admissions qualifications of Northwestern University who are capable of successfully competing at the Big Ten level.
• Maintains good relations with the parents of prospective and current student-athletes as well as with Northwestern Alumni.

Alumni Relations, Public Relations and Development

• Maintains sound alumni relations.
• Promotes and participates in various alumni events.
• Assist Athletic Development staff in fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Department and the University.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with the public news media, and working with the Athletic Communications department in promoting Northwestern University.
• Maintain amicable public relations with faculty, staff, students and media of the University; friends, alumni support groups and secondary school coaches.

Administrative/Other

• Report to the Head Coach and faithfully and diligently carry out other Department related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the Intercollegiate and Recreational programs.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Must be fully knowledgeable and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference (as applicable) and Northwestern University as amended from time to time.
• Work with appropriate NUDAR staff in preparing for all home basketball games.
• Cooperate with the Athletic Communications department and the Marketing department in publicizing and marketing Northwestern Basketball.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices throughout all aspects of the men’s basketball program.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Experience coaching at the intercollegiate, international or professional level

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Experience coaching at the intercollegiate, international or professional level
• Communicates effectively in one-to-one, in small groups and in public speaking contexts; writes precise, well-organized emails, letters and proposals while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all teams.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities

_ Benefits: _
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