Assistant Coach: Men's Basketball

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Title:

Assistant Coach: Men’s Basketball

Department:

Athletics

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Title:

Assistant Coach: Men’s Basketball

Department:

Athletics

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Reports to:

Head Coach: Men’s Basketball

FLSA Status:

Salary

Characteristics of Job:

The responsibilities of the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach are to assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in conducting all
aspects of the men’s basketball program within the philosophy and guidelines set forth by Union University, the NAIA, and
the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will report directly to the Head Men’s
Basketball Coach and perform all duties assigned including:

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in meeting the assigned recruiting goals for each year.
• Assist in recruiting and maintaining the assigned roster size for each year.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes in the Basketball program.
• Assist in budget oversight for the Basketball program.
• Comply with all policies of Union Commonwealth University and the Department of Athletics.
• Assist in monitoring the social behavior of all student-athletes in the Men’s Basketball program.
• Assist with implementation of team and individual practices/development programs.
• Assist in providing a program that is complimentary to the mission of Union Commonwealth University.
• Perform all travel associated/required with student-athlete recruiting and day-to-day operation of the Basketball

program.

• Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with marketing and promotions materials.
• Assist in all fundraising and camp functions involved in the Basketball program.
• Participate in community and campus life opportunities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
• Job responsibilities include driving on University business for your department whether the frequency is

daily, weekly, monthly, or occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous demonstrated playing experience in Basketball; previous coaching experience preferred at the collegiate

level preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Background check required

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements:

• Noise levels is generally quiet to moderate

• Regularly required to speak and hear

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time over various terrains

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Recurrent climbing of interior and exterior stairs

• Vision capability required but not limited to distance, peripheral and low light

• May be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50lbs

The statements in this description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this classification. Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list describing the duties or responsibilities required of personnel so classified. These examples are also
not to be interpreted as limiting the appointing authority’s ability to append or otherwise alter the duties and
responsibilities of the position. The use of an individual expression or illustrations to duties or responsibilities shall
not be regarded, as excluding assignment of others not mentioned which are of similar kind or quality.

Union Commonwealth University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are
provided upon request.

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