Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible

WORKSITE

Onsite Bethany

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in providing leadership for the Southern Nazarene Mens Basketball Program. While assisting in all aspects of the Mens Basketball Program, they will play an integral role in the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, player/team spiritual development, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, equipment/uniform organization, and skill development of players. This position must work within SNU, the GAC, and NCAA guidelines to provide student-athletes with an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships. They must have a strong Christian commitment with a vital Christian faith and lifestyle while being supportive of the evangelical Mission of Southern Nazarene University.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU Mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.

• They need to possess strong character traits and ministry values that express what God can do through them in impacting the coaches, student-athletes,SNU employees, and outside persons with whom they interact.
• Needs to passionately support and articulate the University Mission.
• Must have at least a bachelors degree in an applicable field.
• Five years of successful coaching experience and collegiate-level coaching experience are preferred.
• A heartfelt commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrate experience working and implementing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Highly organized and skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Recruit NCAA Division II level Mens Basketball Players ensuring timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Direct Graduate Assistants in the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate womens basketball program as directed by the Head Coach
• Work with Financial Aid and Compliance to determine accurate communication and implementation of scholarship awards.
• Monitor academic progress and progress towards graduation of student-athletes, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
• Monitor Chapel attendance and lead by example with regular attendance.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of SNU Mens Basketball and SNU Athletics
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations as directed by the Head Coach
• Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating game techniques.
• Assist in developing and implementing game strategy and position assignments.
• Coordinate with the Strength & Conditioning Coach the strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• With direction from the Head Coach, help manage operational, budgetary, and administrative activities for SNU Mens Basketball
• Work with the Director of Compliance to ensure adherence to all NCAA Division II, Conference and University rules by student-athletes, supporting staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate scouting and game film analysis
• Continuing education within the sport of Basketball
• Pass all certifications/testing for NCAA Division II
• Maintain SNU Mens Basketball facilities and equipment.
• Be a Christlike example and create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and develop spiritually ensuring consistent movement towards SNUs Mission To make Christlike disciples through higher education.

Supervision Received:

• Reports to the Head Mens Basketball Coach

Supervision Exercised:

• At least graduate assistants as the Head Coach directs.
• Coordination of Volunteers

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