What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach position at Augustana University?
About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA sports programs and 2 more launching in 2023-24, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last six years. Ranking 7th in the 2021-22 Learfield Director’s Cup, the 9th time in 10 years with a top twenty finish, Augustana is currently implementing its' strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The addition of men’s hockey that will compete at the Division I level is a key element of the strategic plan. Augustana Athletics has two priorities in the current phase of the plan, win the Director’s Cup as the best athletics department in Division II and build a nationally competitive men’s hockey program. Midco Arena, the new on campus home for Viking hockey also houses administrative offices and opened 2023.Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball. This 12-month position supports all aspects of coaching the NCAA Division II men’s basketball program, including recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination, and practice/game coaching. The role involves fostering a positive training environment, promoting team building, accountability, and the well-being of student-athletes. Additional duties include assisting the head coach with day-to-day operations and managing the team, including coaching defense/offense and recruiting student-athletes.
Every effort has been made to make the job description as compete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in all aspects of the student-athlete development and performance of the men’s basketball program.
- Assist with organizing and leading preseason and off-season conditioning.
- Assessment and recruitment of student-athletes with excellent academic background to a NCAA Division II institution.
- Assist in scouting and in-season film evaluation and breakdown.
- Assist the head coach in preparation of a competitive team schedule.
- Support with the head coach in coordinating camps, clinics, and fundraising activities.
- Monitor academic progress and eligibility for the men’s basketball program
- Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to the student-athletes of the program.
- Abide by NCAA and NSIC rules and regulations.
- Assist in continued development of positive public relations with alumni and the community.
- Attend department meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a head or assistant basketball coach is required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
