Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Position Summary:  Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program. This full-time position includes assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. The Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach is charged with several major duties in connection with the men’s basketball program

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion. 
• Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the men’s basketball program. 
• Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values. 
• Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations. 
• Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and implementation of a fundraising strategic plan. 
• Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics. 
• Promote the Department of Athletics and men’s basketball program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing. 
• Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island University, the athletics department and the NCAA.
• Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the men’s basketball program; 
• Assisting the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), and University rules, regulations and policies; 
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements; 
• Assisting with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach; 

Position Summary:  Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program. This full-time position includes assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. The Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach is charged with several major duties in connection with the men’s basketball program

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion. 
• Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the men’s basketball program. 
• Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values. 
• Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations. 
• Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and implementation of a fundraising strategic plan. 
• Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics. 
• Promote the Department of Athletics and men’s basketball program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing. 
• Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island University, the athletics department and the NCAA.
• Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the men’s basketball program; 
• Assisting the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), and University rules, regulations and policies; 
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements; 
• Assisting with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the Head Coach; 
• Assisting in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts; 
• Assisting in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level; 
• Assisting in monitoring the academics of each of the men’s basketball student athletes; 
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Student Services, Compliance, and Sports Medicine staff; 
• Assisting with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents; 
• Assisting with budget responsibilities which include recruitment, team travel, and equipment; 
• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach; 
• Complete and submit all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner; 
• Support all marketing activities and University initiatives/programs for the men’s basketball program; 
• Participate in fund raising activities for the men’s basketball program and/or Department of Athletics; 
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university; 
• Perform computer related tasks; 
• Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, provides game-day coaching, and practice preparation, as well as program administrative responsibilities within the Athletics Department. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Three (3) years Division I collegiate men’s basketball coaching experience, collegiate playing experience, and/or coaching experience at the high school, club or non-Division I NCAA level. 
• Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their satisfactory academic progress 
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Ability to interact successfully with a broad and culturally diverse range of students and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues. 
• Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience: 

• Candidates should also possess an enthusiasm for working with individual athletes 
• A strong basketball background, 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• A solid work-ethic, and a commitment to NCAA rules 
• Strong computer skills are a plus.

About LIU Brooklyn 

 LIU Brooklyn campus enables students to realize their full potential as ethically grounded, intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens. The campus offers more professional programs in health care than any other campus in the New York metropolitan area, including the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science, and The Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, a dynamic performance venue designed to nourish students’ artistic exploration, and Division I sports teams.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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