Position Focus :

Assists the Head Basketball Coach in formulating, teaching, and coaching technical aspects of game preparation and game strategy for a Division I intercollegiate Basketball athletic program.

Assists in directing competitions, practice, administrative activities, alumni relations activities, and the recruitment process for student athletes.

Essential Duties

3. Oversees the mental and physical preparation of athletes for contests; assists in the development of conditioning programs.

4. Scout sand evaluates opponents’ performance and recommends game strategy based on that evaluation 5. Oversees the recruitment of prospective student athletes;

evaluate prospective students' athletic and academic abilities and present Head Coach with recruits for final selection.

6. Participates in planning for alumni events including fund raising or other special functions. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of work or demonstrated playing experience; or the equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices. Ability to work in a diverse work environment and ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students and alums.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Ability to organize and manage all facets of the program including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day to day operations.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches and athletic and university administration.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel.

Weekend Hours Required?

Evening Hours Required?

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here :

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Last updated : 2024-06-07