Mens Basketball Assistant Coach AIC Campus Arizona

Major Responsibilities

• Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student-athletes on a regular basis.
• Assist in coaching during athletic events.
• Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season. Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s). Areas include technical aspect of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction.
• Assists with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.
• Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes in national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Aid in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Masters preferred.
• Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.
• High school or 1-3 years intercolleague coaching experience.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and teach student-athletes.
• Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for purposes of instruction to student-athletes.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computer, social media, and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of student-athletes.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with department peers, respective head coach, and student-athletes.