Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Head Tennis Coach

Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Head Tennis Coach

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Basketball Men

Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Head Tennis Coach

Location

Alpine

Department

Athletic Basketball Men

Job No.

999222

Posting Date

08/20/2025

End Date

Until Filled

Yes

Appointment Date

Salary

$25,196

Required

Bachelors Degree

Minimum 3-5 years collegiate playing or coaching experience.

• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of NCAA Division II.
• Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and must be able to operate university owned vehicles.

Preferred

• Masters Degree.
• First Aid Certification and current CPR/AED Certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary
Function: The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach/Head Men’s Tennis Coach will provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the teams and individual student-athletes on and off the court.

Organization: NCAA Level: Division II

Conference: Lone Star Conference

Scope: Includes planning and management of key aspects of resource development and fund-raising programs.

Duties

• Understand, embodies, and supports the team’s philosophy as developed by the Head Coach.
• Assists the Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
• Provides skill demonstrations of positions.
• Critiques athletes’ performance to determine skills and abilities that need strengthening for overall team improvement.
• Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
• Assists with campus tours, recruiting visits, and identifying PSA’s.
• Advises students with respect to athletic performance and other personal development issues.
• Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring they receive academic support as necessary.
• Assists with scheduling pre-season, season and other games.
• Assists with developing practice plans and individual workouts for players.
• Manages film breakdown, exchange, and game planning for each opponent.
• Must have flexible hours, the ability to travel and work weekends.
• Assists the Head Coach in fundraising for the program and managing the budget.
• Pass the NCAA Division II rules test.
• Follow rules and regulations in the coach’s handbook.
• Monitor Gallego Center for safety when gym is in use for open gym basketball.
• Responsible for any duties assigned by the Athletic Director that are necessary in the performance of the administration and operation of the athletic programs.
• Represent Sul Ross State University, the Athletic Department and your program in a professional manner, on the court/ field and off the court/field.
• All other Coaching Duties as assigned.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Supervision
Received: Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Given:

Working Conditions
Usual: Ability to travel extensively in the University service area and available to conduct daytime or nighttime. Exempt from overtime provisions. Position is Security Sensitive.

Position is Security Sensitive.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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About SRSU

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Letter of Intent

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2. Letter of Recommendation (1) 3. Letter of Recommendation (2) 4. Letter of Recommendation (3) 5. Transcript 2

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