Job Description
The
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach shall have the primary responsibility for assisting the head coach with the overall management of the Men's Basketball program, establishing and adhering to policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in compliance with of all University, NAIA, conference, state, and federal laws. This role will report directly to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Essential Functions: - Promote and support the mission of Florida Memorial University.
- Assist with organizing and directing all aspects of the Men's Basketball program: organizing practice sessions to enhance the team's performance as a highly visible sport.
- Develop and enforce a consistent discipline policy and enforce the code of conduct for both players and the team.
- Coordinate with Head Coach on meetings prior to and during the season.
- Make sure safety and proper skills and techniques are being taught.
- Assist the Head Coach with team evaluation and assure that the team is organized and within the code of conduct.
- Assist with mitigating low-level grievances and complaints between coaches and parents.
- Manage recruiting strategies through scouting, attending tournaments, and home visits, in accordance with the Sun Conference and regulations.
- Work to raise funds by developing activities, camps, and/or clinics to enhance the Men's Basketball Program.
- Participate in institutional professional development and training.
- Display behavior consistent with professional ethics and FMU faculty and staff handbook.
- Provide administrative efforts, events and programming, game operations, research, and presentation. This also includes but is not limited to team communication and hospitality guidelines.
- Representation at various South Florida business functions, industry conventions, business seminars, and meetings as directed.
- The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
- Practical analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
- Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is critical as well as dependability.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education and Banner financial system.
- Work involves planning and directing daily requests. Ability to plan and promote special events.
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Lifting is required (i.e., set-up of scorers' table, etc.), and some manual labor is expected.
- Work under moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- CPR and AED Certified.
Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree plus two (2) plus years of coaching experience. Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable with one (1) year of the required experience.
- Experience in intercollegiate athletic program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements: - Criminal background check
- MVR Screening (Motor Vehicle Records)
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered.
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