Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2015-1604030
Location: CA 94556, CA
Department: Athletic Department
Closing: 5/28/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Background
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities
Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I men's basketball program, including student recruitment and development, on-court coaching, contest scheduling, budget management, compliance with NCAA, and College rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the Department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the men's basketball program. Assist in organizing practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play.

Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.

Coordinate and monitor the academic performance of team members.

Assist with evaluating, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes. This includes documentation in software, assigned phone calls, emails and written correspondence. Daily networking with high school coaches, club coaches, and junior coaches. Assist w/on and off campus visits of prospects.

Work diligently to promote men's basketball program to surrounding communities. Work with campus groups to promote men's basketball program among students, faculty and staff.

Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the College and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (including, but not limited to, NCAA Bylaw, Article 11 and its requirement to report all athletically-related income and benefits from sources outside the College to the President) and the West Coast Conference as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advise the Director of Athletics if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Relevant playing and/or coaching experience at the college level
• Proficiency with word-processing software and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with a diverse community of students, faculty, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple, competing tasks, and priorities.
• Team-oriented individual with ability to take initiative and be flexible.
• Understanding and supportive of the values and ideals of the Lasallian, Catholic, and liberal arts tradition.

Please apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stmarys

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