Assistant Coach, Basketball (M)

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Job Details

Job Location

UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO

Position Type

Job Details

Job Location

UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO

Position Type

Staff (Full-time)

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Salary Range

$25,000.00 - $25,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Athletics - Coaching, fitness or administration

Description

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is seeking an assistant coach for men’s basketball to begin immediately. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded knowledge of basketball skills and should be able to instruct and evaluate student-athletes and teamwork at the collegiate varsity and junior varsity levels. The position is primarily focused on instructing student athletes in how to perform their sport and recruiting players. By working closely with the head coach, assistant coaches focus on player and team sport-specific skills and in-game coaching. Secondary duties include supporting the head coach in aspects of recruiting, team travel planning, practice planning, team management and other athletic department duties. This salaried, year-round position is benefits eligible and requires a significant time commitment during the sport season with a more flexible commitment outside the season.

The UHSP Eutectics participate in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) sports as a member of the American Midwest Conference. Teams include men's and women's basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, cross-country, track and field, volleyball, eSports, co-ed competitive cheer, men’s baseball and rugby, and women's softball and lacrosse.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree consideration may be given to candidates with some college experience and substantial work experience coaching. Â
• Playing experience at a collegiate level strongly preferred  Â
• All-around knowledge of the game, including strategies and skills, as well as a solid comprehension of film analysis, scouting, and recruitingÂ
• Prior coaching experience strongly desired, particularly at the collegiate level. In lieu of collegiate coaching experience, high school or club coaching experience or demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach the sport is required Â
• Must be eager to recruit; prior recruiting experience preferred
• Professional and leadership acumen: ability to learn NAIA and conference rules and regulations Â
• Excellent communication with players, recruits, and parents; understanding the demanding academic climate at UHSP; ability to assess student behavior/athletic ability; appropriate behavior befitting an empathetic authority figure in a university setting Â
• Driver’s license and transportation for off-campus practice facilities
• Ability to demonstrate necessary skills for the sport
• Physical skills required to teach drills and demonstrate plays
• Ability to transport or move necessary equipment for use at practices and games

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If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:Â

Follow the simple steps to apply online and submit a cover letter, resume/CV and references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Â

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Benefits:

UHSP offers a great benefitspackage including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time. University employees have access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria and university events.

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AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is proud to be recognized in 2022 as a Great College to Work For for diversity, inclusion and belonging, faculty and staff well-being and shared governance. We value the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University’s employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.