Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

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About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

UNG Core Values

https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

USG Core Values

1. USG Core Values
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and University of West Georgia's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

2. USG Statement of Core Values (8.2.18.1.2 )
Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values ¿ Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect ¿ that form and guide the daily work of the organization.
Integrity ¿ We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
Excellence ¿ We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
Accountability ¿ We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

UNG Core Values

https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

USG Core Values

1. USG Core Values
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and University of West Georgia's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

2. USG Statement of Core Values (8.2.18.1.2 )
Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values ¿ Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect ¿ that form and guide the daily work of the organization.
Integrity ¿ We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
Excellence ¿ We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
Accountability ¿ We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
Respect ¿ We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach on the Dahlonega campus. The assistant coach will aid the head coach in conducting the men's basketball program while fostering and encouraging the goals of student-athletes, and stresses the elements of sportsmanship and fair play. Facilitates the mission, policies and procedures of UNG, the Peach Belt Conference and the NCAA. Incumbent is frequently away from assigned work desk/phone due to official UNG work responsibilities or travel and requires real time communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach in conducting the program according to all university, conference and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Participates in the recruitment and mentorship of scholar-athletes.
• Assists in scheduling and supervision of regular practice sessions, conditioning and weight training sessions. Assist with coordinating travel plans for all competition, practice and extracurricular events; ensures visiting team's needs are met while on campus.
• Monitoring academic success and progress towards graduation for all student-athletes involved in the program. Provide each student-athlete with the resources and leadership to develop to their full potential; develop quality student-athletes within a successful program while maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Assists with student-athlete eligibility certification and completion of forms, medical exams and provides NCAA reports to the Compliance Office as required.
• Communicates and develops rapport with students, parents, alumni, faculty/staff and administration; engages in public relation activities; participates in a variety of fundraising activities; promotes UNG and the program in a positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of basketball.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; and strong computer skills.
• Ability to improve individual techniques/skills and game strategy.
• High ethical standards and ability to relate work with a diverse faculty, staff, students and other publics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be willing to obtain certifications in CPR/AED required.
• Professional and or collegiate playing or coaching experience reqired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position requires security clearance.
• _ Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled. _

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education