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Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball - 500245

Employer
University of Richmond
Location
Richmond, VA

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball - 500245

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting in all phases of the men’s basketball program as it relates to the mission of the University of Richmond Department of Athletics. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to coaching, recruiting, and providing a positive collegiate experience for student-athletes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The 3rd Assistant Coach must:

  • Serve as liaison to support staff including sports information, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and basketball operations.
  • Serve as liaison to admissions coordinator
  • Identify, evaluate and recruit quality prospective student-athletes.
  • Schedule Division I college basketball opponents to meet the department’s strategic expectations.
  • Maintain relationships with hundreds of high school and club coaches to ensure we are recruiting quality student-athletes
  • Plan and coordinate all on-campus recruiting visits
  • Work primarily with the guards in skill development, fundamentals of the offensive system and game strategy.
  • Develop and maintain a rapport with student-athletes to ensure there is proper communication between coaches and players.
  • Supports entire staff in the development of current student-athletes
  • Be committed to assisting student-athletes achieve academic success.
  • Display an unyielding commitment to honesty and integrity.
  • Display an unyielding commitment to compliance with NCAA, Atlantic 10 and University of Richmond
  • Assist the Head Coach in the development of a sports program that challenges student-athletes to improve and succeed individually and as a team.
  • Assist the Head Coach in creating a positive educational environment that promotes personal growth for student-athletes.
  • Work effectively within the structure of the Athletic Department.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the head coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
  • A demonstrated expertise in coaching of men’s basketball is required for this position.
  • The ability to work in concert with the Head Coach to lead and motivate student-athletes is a fundamental competency.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to coach specific segments or groups with the sport is a prerequisite.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s degree is preferred for the position.
  • Previous experience on the collegiate level is highly desirable for this position.

WORK HOURS:

  • Full-time, exempt position

Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our School of Arts & Sciences anchors Richmond as a nationally ranked liberal arts university. A ranked business school, the nation’s first school of leadership studies, a highly respected law school, a nationally recognized international education program and the community-focused School of Professional and Continuing Studies build on that strong foundation and make this university something unique.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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Working at University of Richmond

Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciencesbusinessleadership studieslaw, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.

With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.

Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities

As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success.  In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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