Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Information

| Classification Title | Asst Coach-Men's Basketball | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related coaching experience

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience as a student-athlete, support staff or coach for Division I men’s basketball program.  | | Position Summary |
Serve as an Assistant Coach with the highly competitive, Division I Men’s Basketball Program; assist with administration as it relates to recruiting, budgets, traveling, public relations, fundraising, camps, and clinics; organizing and conducting practices and competitions, administering and promoting all phases of the UGA Men’s Basketball Program. Works with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach to support the efficient and productive operation of the men’s basketball program. Provide support to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in various areas of the program. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Experience as Head or Associate/Assistant basketball coach. - Knowledge of rules of the game and playing strategies. - Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Management and organizational skills. - Proficiency with computers, especially using Excel. - The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. - Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), SEC, UGA, and UGAAA rules and regulations. - Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, academic counselors, parents, and coaches. - Ability to work independently on multiple assignments. - Ability to organize as well as prepare for events and travel in advance is imperative.

| | Physical Demands |
- The employee will lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. - Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision involved in work. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - Driving as needed to perform job duties.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist Head Coach with organizing and administering all phases of a NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program including, but not limited to:

• Assistant Coaching
• Training and preparing student-athletes for competition
• Overseeing conditioning programs
• Supervising and evaluating student-athletes

| | Percentage of time | 35 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Ensures that the administrative support, and development and fundraising support activities of the men’s basketball program minimize the likelihood of violations of NCAA rules and regulations and that activities supporting the program are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. - Contributes to a respectful work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage and support a workforce with diverse backgrounds.

| | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia. - Coordinating recruiting travel and visit itineraries.

| | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist the Head Coach and Academic Advisors in monitoring the academic performance and general well-being of student-athletes. - Assisting the athletes with community service projects and helping them realize and achieve full potential in each area.

| | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with game night activities at both home and away competitions to include assisting with recruitment of prospects prior to tip-off, including facilities and campus tours.

| | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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