Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

ASSISTANT MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH JOB SUMMARY /OBJECTIVE : This position will report to the Head Men's Basketball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport. May be responsible f or individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. Will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student -athletes . Included in the compensation with this position is room and board. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : • Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre -season, post -season training, practice and competition. • Design and implement instructions for student -athletes in a certain area. • Monitor the academic progress of student -athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance as appropriate. • Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment and budget management. • Assist with identification, evaluation and recruitment of student -athletes . • Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. • Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and Mission • Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community - speeches to local organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.) . • Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification . • Assist with playoffs (if hosting) . • Professional Development - annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability . • Represent the University on and off the court in a positive fashion. • Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA's, Team, Coaching Staff, Community, and SCAC. • Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director. SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail . • Effective communication skills . • Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision. • Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, PowerPoint . • Enjoy working with college students . • Travel, including overnight and/or weekend . QUALIFICATIONS : • Bachelor's Degree preferred . • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations . • Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level . • The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational and interpersonal skills. University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position. Page 2 of 2 APPLICATION PROCEDURES : ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian -related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a student -centered en vironment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate -40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nes tled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than 20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse back grounds and experiences and those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic progr ams and other campus initiatives. For more information about University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu . APPLICATION PROCEDURES Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application; resume and three current letters of references to: humanresources@ozarks.edu .