Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

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Posting Number:

20244031S

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Staff

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Posting Number:

20244031S

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

736-Basketball - Men

Position Summary:

Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the men’s basketball program, with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova in a first-class manner.

Perform all duties in compliance with University, Conference, and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development –

Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.

Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.

Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.

At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.

Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.

Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.

Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.

Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.

Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management –

Assist in directing and planning an

organized, competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting

in the completion of expense reports.

NCAA

Compliance –

Ensure program compliance with

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all the necessary

NCAA

compliance forms (e.g. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.)

Assist in monitoring academics amongst student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet

NCAA

eligibility and University standards.

Recruiting

– Assist with managing the overall

on campus

recruitment activities for the program.

Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the program and the University community.

Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective student-athletes via video and online services.

Assist with on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and

NCAA

policies.

This position will

NOT

travel for evaluation/recruiting purposes and cannot contact prospects for recruiting purposes.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development

Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.

Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.

Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Specific Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Extensive knowledge of basketball.

Understanding of the University’s mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes.

Minimum Work Experience:

5+ years experience working in a basketball coaching, operations, or manager position in a collegiate (preferably at the Division I level) or professional program, Division I playing experience a plus.

Work Skills:

Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects.

Equipment Knowledge:

Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Division I playing experience a plus.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

Some lifting, carrying equipment, walking

Significant travel

Significant night and weekend hours

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

05/23/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 5 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

3. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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