Job- Middle Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach 1

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Men’s Basketball coach develop a quality NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program that will be competitive on the floor and in the classroom within NCAA guidelines and in a professional manner.

Essential Duties Include:

• Assist the Head Coach with every phase of a Division I basketball program
• Assist with all on court practice sessions
• Oversee individual basketball skills sessions
• Recruit quality student athletes that can compete at the NCAA Division I level
• Work with head coach to schedule a competitive Division I schedule
• Recommend/purchase equipment needed for practice and performance with budgeted funds.

Assist the Head Coach to:

• Coach the positions assigned
• Break down game film
• Develop scouting reports
• Develop offensive/defensive skills of assigned position(s)
• Assist to organize and arrange team travel plans
• Oversee and promote compliance of NCAA rules
• Work to enhance image of university

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in organization of camps and clinics sponsored by the Men’s Basketball program and promote positive community relations within the community and local school systems.
• Serve as an authority figure, a role model and a counselor to our student athletes advising them in matters related to their sport and education.
• Make public appearances and speak at civic events within the community as assigned
• Attend National and Conference meetings and/or conventions to remain current in their sport.
• Expected to know and follow NCAA rules and regulations and successfully pass the recruiting test each year to recruit for the university
• Expected to immediately report any known violations of NCAA rules to the Director of Compliance
• Must have a coaching philosophy similar to the head coach.
• The head coach is responsible for the oversight of the program and may assign other related duties and special projects as required.

Requirements: