Men's Bball Player Development Dir

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Men's Bball Player Development Dir

Requisition Number

RE52102

Working Title

Assistant to the Head MBB Coach/Dir of Player Development

Department Name

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Men's Bball Player Development Dir

Requisition Number

RE52102

Working Title

Assistant to the Head MBB Coach/Dir of Player Development

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings, and Weekends.

Job Summary

The Kentucky men’s basketball requires assistance in the oversight and execution of all elements of the student-athlete’s off court experience. This position will be expected to prepare student-athletes for academic and professional success while adhering to all university departments, SEC & NCAA regulations. These elements include but not limited to: prospect coordination, player welfare, player branding, and alumni relations. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for monitoring and understanding changes in NCAA legislation and trends across college athletics to develop solutions and strategies that keep the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program at the forefront of college basketball.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree Preferred; 3-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced environment in collegiate or professional athletics focusing on player development.

Deadline to Apply

11/03/2025

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have working in athletics?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * NCAA Bylaw 13.12.2 restricts institutional employment of an “Individual Associated with a Recruited Prospective Student-Athlete” (IAWRP) at any camp or clinic, including those consisting only of non-prospect-aged individuals. In order to certify you are not an IAWRP, the following questions must be answered in their entirety.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) that UK is currently recruiting.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please list any basketball teams that you have been associated with in the past 4 years (e.g. high school, prep school, AAU, 2-year college):

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you associated with any prospect whose presence at a UK camp has been solicited by UK staff or a representative of UK’s athletics interests (e.g. booster)?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you associated with any prospect that has been provided with recruiting materials by UK?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you associated with any prospect with whom a UK staff member has had any recruiting contact [in-person or electronic contact (e.g. telephone call, email, text)]?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you associated with any prospect that has received a verbal offer of athletically related financial aid from UK?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you associated with any prospect that has verbally committed to attend UK?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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