1st Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

1st Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Description

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in coordinating and planning all aspects of the assigned intercollegiate sport and work cooperatively with all personnel in maintaining a quality program within the policy framework of Mississippi Valley State University, NCAA, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC); essential job functions will include: assisting with public relations activities of the program, including working with the media and assisting with fund-raising activities; assisting with organizing and conducting on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes; coordinating eligibility, financial aid, and admission requirements for prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes with assistance from the athletic senior staff; prepare MVSU grant-in-aid paperwork for prospective recruits with the Office of Compliance; Prepare weekly NCAA compliance duties for timely submission; conduct the program within the NCAA, Southwester Athletic Conference, and MVSU policies and guidelines; Monitor study hall and academic progress for student-athletes; supervise and evaluate graduate assistants and managers for men’s basketball; assist with basketball camps and clinics; assist prospective recruits NCAA Eligibility Center registration and certification; assist with on the court coaching and individual workouts along with pre and post season weight training and conditioning; prepares and send daily recruiting letters to prospective student-athletes; must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the University; perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director or as deemed necessary to aid in efficient operations of the Department.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of coaching experience or a combination thereof; possess knowledge in the sport; ability to maintain a quality NCAA Division I Program and demonstrate solid communications and customer service skills; must have knowledge of recruiting of student-athletes to include rules and regulations governed by NCAA; must be flexible and possess the ability to work well with all levels of MVSU faculty/staff; proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

1st Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Description

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in coordinating and planning all aspects of the assigned intercollegiate sport and work cooperatively with all personnel in maintaining a quality program within the policy framework of Mississippi Valley State University, NCAA, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC); essential job functions will include: assisting with public relations activities of the program, including working with the media and assisting with fund-raising activities; assisting with organizing and conducting on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes; coordinating eligibility, financial aid, and admission requirements for prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes with assistance from the athletic senior staff; prepare MVSU grant-in-aid paperwork for prospective recruits with the Office of Compliance; Prepare weekly NCAA compliance duties for timely submission; conduct the program within the NCAA, Southwester Athletic Conference, and MVSU policies and guidelines; Monitor study hall and academic progress for student-athletes; supervise and evaluate graduate assistants and managers for men’s basketball; assist with basketball camps and clinics; assist prospective recruits NCAA Eligibility Center registration and certification; assist with on the court coaching and individual workouts along with pre and post season weight training and conditioning; prepares and send daily recruiting letters to prospective student-athletes; must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the University; perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director or as deemed necessary to aid in efficient operations of the Department.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of coaching experience or a combination thereof; possess knowledge in the sport; ability to maintain a quality NCAA Division I Program and demonstrate solid communications and customer service skills; must have knowledge of recruiting of student-athletes to include rules and regulations governed by NCAA; must be flexible and possess the ability to work well with all levels of MVSU faculty/staff; proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lifting (lbs)
Carrying (lbs)
Stooping, Bending
Kneeling, Squatting
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Climbing, Balancing (e.g. climbing
working from ladder)
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle
or Feel
Physical Coordination (sequential
or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet and legs)
Eye-Hand Coordination
Close Vision (clear vision at 20’ or less
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20’ or more
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Depth perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)
Hearing
Cognitive Ability (clear thinking ability, discernment and ability to make decisions). Read, write, problem-solve use of discretion.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | SF780P | | Open Date | 05/21/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Transcripts 3. Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Portfolio

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