Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Department:

UCF Athletics - Men's Basketball

Under the supervision of the UCF men's basketball head coach, the special assistant to the head coach is actively engaged in the evaluation, acquisition and retention of student-athletes towards the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively identifies and evaluates prospective student-athletes via scouting reports, game analysis and networking within UCFAA, Conference, and NCAA guidelines. Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains a database of potential players and their scouting information. Collaborates with coaching staff to identify team needs and develops / implements appropriate recruitment / acquisition strategies towards the achievement of roster management goals.
• Participate at events / tournaments / other to build relationships and promote UCF men’s basketball.
• Collaborates with coaching staff in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract and secure top talent, with focus on current and future needs of the program.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with potential players 
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with agents, scouts, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and implements sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of prospective student-athletes. 

Department:

UCF Athletics - Men's Basketball

Under the supervision of the UCF men's basketball head coach, the special assistant to the head coach is actively engaged in the evaluation, acquisition and retention of student-athletes towards the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively identifies and evaluates prospective student-athletes via scouting reports, game analysis and networking within UCFAA, Conference, and NCAA guidelines. Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains a database of potential players and their scouting information. Collaborates with coaching staff to identify team needs and develops / implements appropriate recruitment / acquisition strategies towards the achievement of roster management goals.
• Participate at events / tournaments / other to build relationships and promote UCF men’s basketball.
• Collaborates with coaching staff in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract and secure top talent, with focus on current and future needs of the program.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with potential players 
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with agents, scouts, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develops and implements sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of prospective student-athletes. 
• Maintains clear and timely communication with prospects in compliance with Athletics, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.  
• Collaborates with coaching staff in the analysis of player performance data and scouting reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Effectively manages the player acquisition budget.
• Monitors player contracts and ensure compliance with program, Athletics, University, State and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of prospect information and communication. 
• Stay up-to-date with recruitment best practices and legal requirements. 
• Establish direct deposits for players
• Liaison from Revenue Share to basketball staff
• Liaison from Compliance to basketball staff
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 7 years experience.
• Appropriate college coursework or bachelor’s degree in related field may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including:  

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  
• Retirement savings options   
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance   

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.

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