Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

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Req Id:  41440

Job Title:  Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

City:  Fort Wayne

Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite Special Assistant to Men’s Basketball Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator in our Athletic Department. This position will assist the Head Coach Men's Basketball coach in all aspects of the program with a focus on administrative duties associated with recruiting, fundraising & NIL. The wage for this position is $55,000.00-$60,000.00 annually.

Job Description

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Req Id:  41440

Job Title:  Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

City:  Fort Wayne

Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite Special Assistant to Men’s Basketball Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator in our Athletic Department. This position will assist the Head Coach Men's Basketball coach in all aspects of the program with a focus on administrative duties associated with recruiting, fundraising & NIL. The wage for this position is $55,000.00-$60,000.00 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects the program.
• Directs Summer Camps.
• Execute special projects assigned by head coach.
• Assist in all coaching aspects during team/individual practices and competitions.
• Assist in overall program scheduling.                                                                                                                                      
• Oversees weekly schedule and staff schedule; Oversee & develop Program Master Timeline.
• Assist with maintaining budget tool updated from assistant’s oversight.
• Direct student managers, GA's.
• Oversee stating & filming practice.
• Oversee analysis of quality control of the team's on-court performance.
• Assist Head Coach in Film Breakdown, Statistical Breakdown and Special Projects for team and opponent's scouting.  
• Oversee all staff software technology Includes applications like: SPRY, Game Breaker, Dropbox, Synergy, Quickdraw, etc.
• Assists Player Development Coach with all duties.
• Coordinate & oversee organization of staff recruiting efforts.
• Assists in recruitment of athletes who have demonstrated academic and athletic ability per NCAA rules.
• Manages recruiting database, services, compiles video analysis and advises head coach of possible recruits to evaluate.
• Maintains synergy of assistant coaches calls & live evaluations.
• Oversee creation of recruiting mail outs, digital slides & recruiting videos.
• Organizes recruiting visits on-campus and the development of recruiting materials.
• Reviews and updates the recruiting process. 
• Assist coaches with due diligence all administration tasks that they oversee—team travel, gear, scheduling, academics, etc.
• Assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Men's Basketball program.
• Serves as an instructor for HPER classes for the School of Education.
• Other Duties as assigned.   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2 years of experience in college basketball or other relevant basketball experiences.
• Ability needed to work evenings and weekends at Athletic events.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaching staff, faculty, and athletic department staff.
• Oversee execution and assist in maintaining organization & quality control of all aspects the program.
• Ability to assist in the develop game strategies as requested.
• Must have a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience at the D1 Level.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Cover letters are encouraged.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date:  4/1/26

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