Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics
The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate level student-athlete. Assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions. This is a 10-month position.
Job Requirements:
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High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred in higher education, sports administration, student personnel, business administration, or related field.
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1 year of high school or college-level coaching and/or playing basketball experience required.
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This position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurability by the College's insurance carrier.
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Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
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Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
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Must know NCAA rules and regulations.
Job Responsibilities:
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Assist the Head Coach in developing teams that are competitive within the conference, region, and nationally by maximizing student-athletes’ talents, teaching and promoting teamwork, supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy that aligns with those goals, and promoting an environment conducive to both.
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Assist with equipment, apparel, and facility maintenance as directed by the Head Coach.
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Conduct individual workouts with players to instruct and coach them on techniques and skills outside of regular practice. Supervise student workers as assigned
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Assist in administrative functions, including budgeting, managing funds, purchasing, travel, and recruiting.
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Assist Head Coach with recruitment of student-athletes with evaluation and comparison of athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes while maintaining correspondence with prospects through phone, email, and in-person visits.
Physical Demands:
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Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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Position involves both inside sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes.
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Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), some manual labor is expected.
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Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary.
A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.
Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.
