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Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Men's Basketball

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.


Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting.
You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.

Department

Athletics Men's Basketball
Job Summary
The Men's Basketball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator reports directly to the Men's Basketball Head Coach and provides coaching assistance and support to all aspects of the program, with particular focus on the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.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

Recruiting (20%)

  • Build the Men's Basketball team through 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.

Student-Athlete Development (10%)

  • Emphasize student-athlete academic achievement in all program operations.
  • Supervise student-athlete conduct.
  • Observe all compliance rules and regulations and ensure all men's basketball student-athletes do the same.

Program Development and Leadership (10%)

  • Assist Head Coach in all aspects of Men's Basketball program, including budget and finances, fundraising, scheduling, travel and more.
  • Serve in the place of the Head Coach as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

  • Performs other duties as assigned by Men's Basketball Head Coach and Vice President, Athletics & Recreation.
  • Responsible for adhering to and orienting student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the NCAA, Southland Conference, University of Louisiana System, and University New Orleans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of basketball coaching experience
  • 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 travelas needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree
  • 3-5 years ofcollegiate coaching experience.

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 DateThis 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.

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