Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Johnstown Athletics-General Administration - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (26003544)

Coach will report to the Associate VP of Athletics and Student Affairs, the director of Athletics, and the Assistant Director of Athletics Compliance and the Head Men's Basketball Coach; and will be required to follow all NCAA, PSAC, and university rules and regulations. The coach will be responsible for establishing good working relationships and willing to help out with departmental needs. Coach will assist the head coach in all aspects of maintaining a competitive program and good retention of student-athletes along with continuously bringing in new recruits.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Men's Basketball Coach in all aspects of the Men's Basketball program. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment of high quality student-athletes, academic success of team members, conducting practices, game preparation and strategy, scheduling of games, travel management, fundraising, alumni relations, equipment ordering and vender relations, oversight of teams' social media presence, and maintaining compliance with all university, NCAA, and PSAC rules and regulations. Also, other duties as asigned by the AVPSAA and AD. 

Physical Effort 

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Johnstown Athletics-General Administration - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (26003544)

Coach will report to the Associate VP of Athletics and Student Affairs, the director of Athletics, and the Assistant Director of Athletics Compliance and the Head Men's Basketball Coach; and will be required to follow all NCAA, PSAC, and university rules and regulations. The coach will be responsible for establishing good working relationships and willing to help out with departmental needs. Coach will assist the head coach in all aspects of maintaining a competitive program and good retention of student-athletes along with continuously bringing in new recruits.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Men's Basketball Coach in all aspects of the Men's Basketball program. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment of high quality student-athletes, academic success of team members, conducting practices, game preparation and strategy, scheduling of games, travel management, fundraising, alumni relations, equipment ordering and vender relations, oversight of teams' social media presence, and maintaining compliance with all university, NCAA, and PSAC rules and regulations. Also, other duties as asigned by the AVPSAA and AD. 

Physical Effort 

Very physical, including: walking, running, lifting, playing sport, traveling.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Coach.Assistant

Campus Johnstown

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  No

Work Schedule Varies - Nonstandard - Includes nights and weekends

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Cover Letter

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