DIRECTOR / PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / MENS BASKETBALL

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3659

Position Number

79940

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3659

Position Number

79940

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

DIRECTOR / PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / MENS BASKETBALL

Position Summary

The Player Development Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of individualized and position-specific development programs for student-athletes within the men’s basketball program. This role supports the overall athletic and personal growth of players through targeted skill training, performance analysis, and mentorship. The Director collaborates closely with the head coach and assistant coaches to ensure that player development aligns with team goals and competitive strategies, while maintaining compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience with skill development, basketball operations, or coaching at the college or professional level.
Demonstrated success in player development.
Deep knowledge of basketball strategy, individual skill work, and player evaluation.
Proficient in film software (e.g., Synergy, SportsCode), analytics tools, and video editing platforms.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes.
Commitment to NCAA rules and institutional policies governing intercollegiate athletics.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel with the team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree.
Collegiate or professional playing experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and executes individualized player development plans.
Provides detailed film breakdowns and one-on-one film sessions with players to reinforce teaching points and development goals.
Collaborates with the coaching staff to align development plans with team strategies and systems of play.
Tracks and evaluates player progress through performance metrics, video, and observational analysis.
Integrates sports science, recovery strategies, and load management in conjunction with athletic performance staff.
Fosters strong relationships with student-athletes to support their growth athletically, academically, and personally.
Stays current with the latest player development methodologies, drills, and NCAA compliance standards.
Assists with on and off campus recruiting of student athletes.
Prepares and works on external and internal scouting reports.
Works closely with and coordinates with volunteers and managers.
Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$45,000 - $55,000 per year

Division

President

Department

Athletics

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here.

CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

06/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Dispatcher
   • Medical Faculty
   • Office Professional
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least three years of experience with skill development, basketball operations, or coaching at the college or professional level?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by CMU?

   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. List of References

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