What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Athletics
FTE
1
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
To assist with the daily coaching and recruitment activities of Men’s Basketball program. Assist the Coach with all areas of the program including but not limited to coaching, film exchange, and budget administration and recruiting of prospective student athletes.
Description of Duties
- Oversees and participates in practice and game coaching.
- Participates in the planning of practices.
- Participates in the planning of game strategy.
- Participates in the recruiting of new student athletes.
- Submits travel expenditure reports.
- Monitors student-athletes to determine academic status.
- Participates in instructions and demonstrations during practice and conditioning sessions.
- Monitors conditioning, community involvement, public relations and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Plans and coordinates special events for department functions.
- Participates in the review and evaluation of opponents’ game film.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
General supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Three (3) years of collegiate level and/or professional level coaching and/or playing experience.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Long and varied hours. Frequent weekend and evening activities.
Other
- Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA. Assume complete responsibility to ensure that the student-athletes conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in accordance with NCAA policies.
- Understand that violation(s) of NCAA rules could result in sanctions being placed against the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University.
- Attend regularly scheduled compliance meetings to maintain knowledge of current and recently established policies.
- Have familiarity and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules required as part of job duties.
- Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA standards.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
04/23/2025
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
