Athletics - Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #275

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach of Men's Basketball is responsible for recruiting, player development, on-court coaching, on-court and in-game responsibilities, and scouting. The individual will also act as the community service coordinator and liaison to the Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Act and serve as an assistant coach in all areas of the program.
• Work closely with the head coach and the entire staff to develop a comprehensive recruiting strategy based on areas of need on a yearly basis.
• Assist with the planning of practice on a daily basis during the season, as well as the planning of individual workouts during the offseason.

Athletics - Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #275

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach of Men's Basketball is responsible for recruiting, player development, on-court coaching, on-court and in-game responsibilities, and scouting. The individual will also act as the community service coordinator and liaison to the Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Act and serve as an assistant coach in all areas of the program.
• Work closely with the head coach and the entire staff to develop a comprehensive recruiting strategy based on areas of need on a yearly basis.
• Assist with the planning of practice on a daily basis during the season, as well as the planning of individual workouts during the offseason.
• Participate and give feedback in post-practice meetings both during the season and during off-season workouts.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of the Sacred Heart University Men’s Basketball Team.
• Work closely with Compliance on all program aspects, especially recruitment of potential student-athletes.
• Stay abreast of all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Serve as community service coordinator by planning community service projects throughout the year.
• Assist in game preparation and developing scouting reports for opponents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two to three years of coaching experience as a graduate assistant, video coordinator, director of basketball operations, or assistant coach at the intercollegiate level.
• Strong organizational, administrative, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable integrity with a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.

Unusual Working Conditions

The position will require nights, weekends, and some holiday work hours, extensive travel in/out of
season.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Job Function Athletics
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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