Player Development/Coaching Specialist

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basketball, Calendar Management, Coaching, Data Analysis, Film, Mentoring, Progress Reports, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, Sports, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
5 days ago

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The Player Development/Coaching Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I men's basketball program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference.

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Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

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Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

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  • Reinforce the basketball vision and plans of the Head Coach in practice and through video
  • Regularly report player progress toward goals to the Assistant Coaches
  • Teaches players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.
  • Aid in any game preparation and/or day-to-day tasks, as needed/directed by Head Coach
  • Collaborate in the growth of the program's own coaching and development methodology, devising novel ways to develop players' basketball skill and intelligence
  • Assists with data analysis, creates reports and presents data and film analysis to players and coaches

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  • Reinforce the basketball vision and plans of the Head Coach in practice and through video
  • Regularly report player progress toward goals to the Assistant Coaches
  • Teaches players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.
  • Aid in any game preparation and/or day-to-day tasks, as needed/directed by Head Coach
  • Collaborate in the growth of the program's own coaching and development methodology, devising novel ways to develop players' basketball skill and intelligence
  • Assists with data analysis, creates reports and presents data and film analysis to players and coaches

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Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

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Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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University of Pittsburgh