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Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Logan, UT
Job Description
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Requisition ID: 2024-7729
# of Openings: 4
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Athletics
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Athletics
Department: Men's Basketball
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
Utah State University (USU) is renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life. Our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to fostering a culture of success both on and off the court. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The assistant coach will work closely with the New Head Coach to implement strategies for a winning program as well as build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, boosters, and community members.
The assistant coach plays a pivotal role in the program by being responsible for identifying, recruiting, retaining, and developing talented student-athletes to contribute to the success of the USU Men's Basketball program. The assistant coach must maintain discipline, conduct, and image standards for student-athletes, ensuring they represent USU with pride.
This position will collaborate with the Head Coach to ensure compliance with NCAA policies and regulations, serve as a liaison within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and engage with the Cache Valley and Utah State University communities, as well as participate in activities beyond the Men's Basketball program, contributing to the overall success and reputation of USU Athletics.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach in all facets of the basketball program, including but not limited to on and off-campus recruiting, practice organization, and game planning.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the program's operations. Violation of conference or NCAA regulation, as well as those policies of the university, could create negative publicity and jeopardize the University in conference or NCAA standings. Violations by employees will be documented and dealt with on an individual basis and can be cause for dismissal.
- Manage assigned budget responsibly, including overseeing equipment purchases and travel expenses.
- Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide support as needed to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basketball coaching techniques and strategies, with the ability to develop athletes at every position.
- Uphold and promote a culture of integrity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct among staff, student-athletes, and representatives of athletic interests.
- Successfully complete the NCAA recruiting exam and adhere to all recruiting guidelines and regulations.
- Foster team cohesion and camaraderie through effective team-building activities and communication.
- Engage with the community and media to promote the basketball program and foster positive relationships both on and off-campus.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree Required.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in collegiate coaching.
- Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to Division I athletics.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the basketball season.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years assistant coach at the Division 1 level preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and community members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the academic mission of the university and the academic success of student-athletes.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes, promoting character development and personal growth.
- Proficiency in basketball coaching techniques and strategies, with the ability to develop athletes at all skill levels.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.
The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
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USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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