West Virginia University·West Virginia
Assist the Head Coach in managing an NAIA Division I basketball program, including conducting practices and coaching during scheduled events. Responsibilities include recruiting quality student-athletes, monitoring academic progress, and coordinating strength and conditioning programs.
The Athletics Department at West Virginia University of Technology located in Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach.
About the Opportunity Perform duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, per NCAA Bylaw 11.7.
Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with the regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted.
Coach the team during scheduled events.
Implements strategies necessary to motivate the players to maximum levels of individual and team performance.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work.
WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments.
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A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
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Wellness programs What You'll Do Assist the Head Coach with responsibilities as required for an NAIA Division I program.
On field coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach.
Assess with preparation for competitions.
Assist in evaluating talent in current and prospective student-athletes.
Assist in organizing and conducting a strength conditioning program.
Assist in coordinating team meetings, athletic study halls for athletes, strength and conditioning work outs, etc.
Assist in monitoring the academic progress, eligibility, retention rates and graduation rates of players.
Assist in disciplining and monitoring conduct of student-athletes.
Remain current and adhere to all Institutional, NCAA and/or NAIA rules.
Assist in compiling annual inventories and preparing for equipment purchases according to state purchasing policies.
Assist with fundraising responsibilities and working with outside groups to receive funds for athletics Assist in maintaining a competitive team.
Assist with recruiting quality student athletes that meets the criteria established by the Athletic Administration.
Assist with organizing pre-game activities, ball boys/girls, officials.
Other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics.
Bachelor’s Degree Required A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following: Collegiate playing experience Successful coaching experience.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Successful coaching experience preferred.
Collegiate playing experience.
Ability to work positively with administration, athletic department staff, students and the Director of Athletics in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the institution and the community.
Excellent computer skills.
A Bachelor's degree is required along with at least one year of collegiate playing or successful coaching experience. Candidates must be able to maintain positive relationships with administration and the community while adhering to NCAA and NAIA rules.
Market context
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