Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Southern Arkansas University, a NCAA Division II member institution and member of the Great American Conference (GAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach.

Duties: assist the head coach in all phases of a highly competitive program including, but not limited to: recruiting and retention of student athletes; practice and game preparation; academic monitoring and mentoring; team travel preparations; public relations and fundraising; administration of summer camps; commitment to full compliance of the University, NCAA and GAC regulations; fulfill duties as Life Skills Coordinator; coordinate community service engagements for Mulerider Athletics within the Magnolia community, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred; demonstrate evidence of successful experience in coaching; record of success in collegiate and/or interscholastic basketball coaching; effective communication, excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail; interpersonal skills and commitment to total success of students. All SAU employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Southern Arkansas University, a NCAA Division II member institution and member of the Great American Conference (GAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach.

Duties: assist the head coach in all phases of a highly competitive program including, but not limited to: recruiting and retention of student athletes; practice and game preparation; academic monitoring and mentoring; team travel preparations; public relations and fundraising; administration of summer camps; commitment to full compliance of the University, NCAA and GAC regulations; fulfill duties as Life Skills Coordinator; coordinate community service engagements for Mulerider Athletics within the Magnolia community, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred; demonstrate evidence of successful experience in coaching; record of success in collegiate and/or interscholastic basketball coaching; effective communication, excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong attention to detail; interpersonal skills and commitment to total success of students. All SAU employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for five (5) persons who may be contacted as references to HR@saumag.edu or to Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, review begins immediately. For additional information see www.saumag.edu. Applicants must show proof of U. S. employment eligibility. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EEO.

Posted: April 4, 2024