Associate Head Coach/ Assistant Coach- Men's Basketball

Position Information

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

 

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

 

Hiring Department

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Position Information

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

 

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

 

Hiring Department

UT Tyler Athletics

 

Location

University of Texas at Tyler: Tyler, Texas.    

 

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

 

Important Instructions: **   **

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

 

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

 

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Department is hiring one or more basketball coaches to join our team.  The candidate(s) selected will be hired at the level matching their relevant coaching experience and the needs of the department.

The Associate Head Coach will coach and manage all elements of an NCAA DII sport or program with minimal or no supervision. This position is responsible for recruiting and coaching student athletes who are both responsible and academically driven. The Associate Head Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including leading daily practices during both team and individual segments. 

The Assistant Coach will recruit, coach, and mentor responsible and academically driven student-athletes for the program. The position will assist the Head Coach in all facets of the program, including conducting daily practices during the team and individual segments.

These roles will be required to travel, work evening hours, and some weekend hours. The positions will work in all types of weather conditions, from the cold to extreme heat, as well as in a fluid environment. The coach will drive 12-passenger vans on occasion.

 

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Responsible for the successful coaching of the team, including maximizing the team’s potential and abilities.
• Execute a successful recruitment and retention plan.
• Recruit student-athletes who fit the culture academically and athletically.
• Scheduling, planning, and supervising practices and competitions.
• Planning team and individual travel.
• Developing and maintaining the operating budget.
• Assist with fundraising and team social media.
• Help administer all aspects of the program, ensuring compliance with departmental, institutional, Lone Star Conference, and NCAA DII rules and regulations.
• Participate in alumni and booster engagements, including promotion of the program on social media platforms.
• Submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Ensure satisfactory academic performance, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Provide a safe environment for student-athletes.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all athletic staff members and student-athletes.
• Help develop a competitive program within the Lone Star Conference with the goal of postseason participation.
• Promote the team and Patriot Athletic programs within the University community, Tyler, and East Texas.
• Assist with organizing camps and facility maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education/Experience

Associate Head Coach

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Five (5) years of collegiate assistant coaching experience or previous head coaching NCAA DI or DII.
• Knowledge of NCAA DII rules.
• May accept a combination of education and experience.
  

Assistant Coach

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) years of collegiate assistant coaching experience or previous head coaching NCAA DI or DII.
• Knowledge of NCAA DII rules.
• May accept a combination of education and experience.

 

Preferred Education / Experience

Associate Head Coach

• Master’s degree in related field
• Ten (10) years of collegiate assistant coaching experience and/or previous head coaching NCAA DI or DII.
• Experience with higher education.

Assistant Coach

• Master’s degree.
• Five (5) years of collegiate assistant coaching experience or previous head coaching NCAA DI or DII.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DII rules.

 

Certifications/Licenses Required**  **

• Must maintain certification in first aid/CPR/AED throughout the entire appointment.
• Texas Driver's License within 30 (thirty) days of employment.

 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Evidence of the ability to plan, organize, and administer training strategies for practice and game implementation.
• Basic knowledge of computers including databases.
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal communication to interact effectively and professionally with the University and local community, faculty, staff, alumni, university leadership and the press.
• Respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.  
• Maintain a commitment to student learning and success, as well as a dedication to growth, development, innovation, and improvement.
• Good physical stamina.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate events and activities.
• Dedication, capability and commitment to abide by NCAA and Conference rules.
• Strong ability to multi-task and work with many interruptions.
• Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ethical.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

 

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler?  Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

 

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. 

 

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

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