Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

at  Saint Peters University

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting all aspects of the men’s basketball program.
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first generation and low income students.
• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
• Reports directly to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach
• 50% instructs, teach and assist in the development of players during practices. Follow and conform to NCAA rules and regulations.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred competitive coaching experience in men’s basketball at the high school or college level. Knowledge of MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations for compliance. Have the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administrators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Assist in the administration of all phases of an NCAA Division I men’s basketball program.
• Help develop and supervise the student-athletes in the men’s basketball program, by supporting the head coach’s strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, working directly with the Admissions Department.
• Along with the head coach, monitor student-athletes academic progress.
• Support the head coach in promoting a philosophy of educational welfare, sportsmanship and conduct in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Assist in organizing, preparing and supervising all training practices and game day contests. Assist in ordering of athletic gear.
• Assist in coordinating all travel.
• Assist in the positive promotion of the men’s basketball team.
• Adhere to all MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations.