Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

EXPIRED

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

This position will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant 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. The Assistant Coach will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athlete.

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 specific area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support, and referral assistance as appropriate.
• Ensure student-athletes thrive in academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility per the University’s strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment, and budget management.
• Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support the annual operating budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Comply with NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DII.
• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local organizations, player volunteer work, and camps.
• Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Professional Development – attend clinics annually or do other things to improve your coaching ability.
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion. Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SAs, Team, Coaching Staff, and Community.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Selection Criteria: Minimum Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coaching and playing experience at the collegiate level.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate practical and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, and 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, and PowerPoint
• Enjoy working with college students.
• Travel, including overnight and weekends.

Instructions for Applying

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered.
Employment for this position is covered by collective bargaining (APSCUF - Coaches Union). All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Diversity Statement

Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.