What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Mens Basketball Coach position at Lincoln University?
Job Summary:
The Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the planning, recruiting, promotion and administration of a quality Division II basketball program and is a full time employee reporting directly to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
Working conditions:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the planning, recruiting, promotion and administration of a quality Division II basketball program and is a full time employee reporting directly to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, promotes, recruits and administers a quality Division II basketball program in conjunction with the Head Coach.
- Manages travel logistics and essentials for team travel
- Managing administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling, budget, compliance and university forms
- Assist in managing all aspects of the basketball program including player development athletically, academically and socially.
- Assist in managing the program budget and support staff.
- Develops a strong recruiting base of top-quality student athletes.
- Maintains basketball records.
- Displays effective on-court teaching and coaching methods.
- Manage equipment inventory and distribution.
- Maintains proper opponent scouting reports.
- Monitors student-athletes in academics, athletics and personal matters.
- Maintains a competitive Division II schedule, floor practices, promotions and summer camp programs.
- Assisting in fundraising campaigns through promotion and execution.
- Managing community service activities.
- Monitors social media of the student athletes and manages the Men’s Basketball Team social media
- Assists with alumni relations
- Must maintain an Atmosphere of Compliance and Adhere to all NCAA, CIAA and Lincoln University Rules, Regulations and athletic department policies.
- All other duties as assigned by the Head Basketball Coach.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Three years of successful basketball coaching experience at the college level.
- Division II coaching experience preferred.
- Must have proven success in coaching, supervising and working with student-athletes.
- Must have the ability to accept and carry out assigned program responsibilities.
- Film exchange and handling Synergy, Teamworks compliance and recruiting forms and logistics planning,
- Must have the ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically.
- Must communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
- Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions and have good judgment.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be mature, dependable, have a willingness to help others, and serve as a positive role model for students.
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
Working conditions:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
