Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

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Department

Athletics Men's BasketballThe Men's Basketball Assistant Coach and Director of Player Relations reports directly to the Men’s Basketball Head Coach and provides coaching assistance and support to all aspects of the program, with a particular focus on student-athlete welfare and retention.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching (55%)

• Assist fellow Men’s Basketball coaches with on court coaching, including practices, workouts and games. 

• Work with assigned position group as directed by Head Coach, Men’s Basketball

Student-Athlete Development (20%)

• Serve as a mentor to men’s basketball student-athletes to encourage personal and professional growth. 

• Oversee student-athlete conduct. 

• Work with administrative staff to enhance men’s basketball community relationships and expose student-athletes to community service projects. 

Recruiting (10%)

• Assist in the identification and relationship cultivation of potential Men’s Basketball recruits. 

• Work closely with fellow Men’s Basketball coaches to plan and execute recruiting plans. 

• Emphasize retention among existing men’s basketball student-athletes. 

Alumni Relations (10%)

• Establish relationships with former men’s basketball student-athletes with the intention of maximizing their engagement with the program. 

• Foster donations to men’s basketball sport-specific foundation account.

• Work with administrative staff to ensure former men’s basketball student-athletes are welcomed back to campus for games and reunion events.   

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned by Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Vice President, Athletics & Recreation. 

The employee shall at all times conduct themselves in an ethical manner in association with the standards set forth by NCAA and Southland Conference Bylaws and University policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree

• Two or more years’ experience in college or professional basketball as a player, coach or administrator. 

• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA compliance policies and procedures

• Proven ability to develop, establish and sustain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administration and various constituents.

• Excellent administrative, organizational and proven ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and travel as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree

• Experience as an NCAA men’s basketball student-athlete, coach or administrator. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Firm understanding of current technology and ability to use technology to advance the program. 

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.