Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

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Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball

General Coaching Responsibilities

• Understand and agree to abide by the mission of Westcliff University and the Westcliff University Athletics Department.
• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition using sound principles and judgment consistent with the philosophy of WU Athletics.
• Display good sportsmanship in relationship with students, staff, officials and opponents as consistent with NAIA and NCAA regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Maintain up-to-date information of sport regulations, rule changes, WU and NCAA/NAIA policies.
• Effectively manage time in a demanding work environment and respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all institutional, conference, and NAIA by-laws and regulations.

Recruiting

• Assist in recruiting competitive rosters for both varsity and developmental squads (numbers as outlined by the Athletic Directors Staff). Follow up with qualified student athletes by phone, e-mail or through on campus visits. Within the framework of WU and NAIA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically.
• Assistant coaches should be able to maintain success in recruiting both in the absence of and in cooperation with the Head and Associate Head Coach.

Developing the Student-Athlete

• Assist in coaching all sport practices throughout the season, taking attendance at all practices.
• Assist in planning the training of the team for the season.
• Assists as directed with implementing and supervising athletic training, strength and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport.
• Motivate team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of the students and that are consistent with the WU Athletic Program philosophy.
• Provide student-athletes with guidance that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics at WU and the NAIA.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Assistant Coach will be responsible for supervision of graduate assistants and student-athletes.

EMPLOYEE EVALUATION

• Terms for the extension of this Agreement will be determined at Westcliff University’s discretion through an evaluation of Coach’s performance in five (5) primary areas (Performance in other areas may be considered in this evaluation, but the five (5) areas outlined below will be the primary areas of interest and concern):

1. Academic success of student-athletes as indicated in part by compliance with NAIA and Cal Pac academic progress requirements

• Works and communicates effectively with academic support staff and student affairs
• Team and individual GPA positively represents department standards (2.5)
• Prioritizes importance of academic success to student athletes;
• Retention should exceed University average

2.. Competitive success;

• Displays adequate knowledge and technical skills
• Represents the athletics department before, during, and after competition
• Implements appropriate conditioning programs for all team members
• Prepares adequately for opponents
• Meets expectations for program’s competitive performance

1. Compliance with Westcliff University, NAIA, Cal Pac, and other applicable rules; and regulations;

• Actions reflect a concern for player safety and well being at all times
• Appropriately completes all eligibility forms, travel requests, etc
• Appropriately responds to administration requests
• Has appropriate knowledge and execution of Westcliff, NAIA, and Cal Pac rules and regulations
• Transparency and reporting of incidents within program and/or department
• Ensuring that students and program are in compliance with Westcliff University and Department Social Media Policies

1. Fiscal Responsibility

• Proper proposal and administration of budgets
• Timely completion of expense reports (Due 48 hours after team return)
• Keeps administration informed of program activities/camps, etc
• Maintains exemplary expense totals in proportion to department averages and competitive performance

1. Recruiting

• Recruiting system is well defined, focused and working
• Overall evaluation of most recent recruiting class
• Meets expectations outlined by administrative staff
• Displays a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of the NCAA rules and Cal Pac recruiting matters

Essential Job Functions

• Under general supervision, assists in coaching duties for Men's Basketball at Westcliff University. Assists with aspects of the program that primarily include game day preparation and performance, recruitment, practice organization, training and/or strength training for athletic competition.
• Knowledge of coaching theory and techniques.
• Ability to be a positive representative of the University at all times.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures

Qualifications

Required

• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum 1 years of experience coaching Men's Basketball in the college atmosphere or equivalent experience (competing or managing at an elite level) in a related field.
• Knowledge of the NAIA’s rules, expectations, and procedures, specifically within Men's Basketball.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage Men's Basketball staff and students

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• 1 years of experience coaching Men's Basketball at the college level within the NAIA.

• Employees must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license in order to travel to and from practices
• and home competitions

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

• The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being
• performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
• and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to
• reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude
• individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or
• other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties
• to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
• any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their
• supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of
• minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the
• employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued
• employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.