Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

ASSISTANT MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport. May
be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. Will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential
student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this position is room and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition.
• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a certain area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance

as appropriate.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment and

ASSISTANT MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
This position will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge of the sport. May
be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. Will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential
student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this position is room and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition.
• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a certain area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance

as appropriate.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment and

budget management.

Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.

• Assist with identification, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and Mission
• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local organizations,

player volunteer work, camps, etc.).
• Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Assist with playoffs (if hosting).
• Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability.
• Represent the University on and off the court in a positive fashion.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching Staff,

Community, and SCAC.

• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Enjoy working with college students.
• Travel, including overnight and/or weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational and

interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or
experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS
Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report,
University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a
student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves approximately
800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90
miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves
students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout
the U.S. and from more than 20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence
and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student
body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with a
successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically underrepresented minority students
and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic programs and other campus
initiatives. For more information about University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a
letter of application; resume and three current letters of references to: humanresources@ozarks.edu.

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