Assistant Coach-Men's Basketball

Hiring Department:  Athletic Department, Men's Basketball Program

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $70,000 plus annual salary/ Benefited, Exempt, Full-time
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision,  flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.  

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.

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Position Details:    A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

Assist the head men's basketball coach in all areas of coaching a competitive Division I collegiate basketball program.
This position’s responsibilities could include, but not limited to:

• Assist the head men's basketball coach in all areas of coaching,
• Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills,
• Assist strength coach for weight training and conditioning practices,
• Provide support and encouragement to promote the physical and mental well-being of the student-athletes,
• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes,
• Game preparation,
• Practice/game management,
• Analyze game film,
• Scouting opponents,
• Academic supervision of student-athletes,
• Monitoring of social media for student-athletes,
• Assisting with fundraising and community service,
• Advising/mentoring as appropriate,
• Assist with basketball camps/clinics,
• Other organizational and administrative duties as assigned by the head coach

Required Competencies:

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni and general public
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
• Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Must have a commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations
• Must have commitment to academic success of student-athletes
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes including having a valid driver's license

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience as head coach at the NCAA Division I or Division II level
• 10 years experience with implementing player development programs
• 5 years experience balancing an operating budget
• Experience recruiting in the upper Midwest region
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of a criminal records background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience recruiting international student-athletes
• Experience recruiting in the Pacific Northwest
• 5 years experience with scouting/video editing with Synergy Editiing Program

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EEO/AA for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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