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Job Title:

Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball - 995768

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:

Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?:

No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Act as associate coach for a particular athletic team.

2. Act as supervisor/head coach representative in the absence of the head coach.
Make independent decisions, using sound judgment, while acting in the best interests of the student-athletes and the university at all times.

3. Active in the entire recruitment process. Research and identify prospective student-athletes and make recommendations to the head coach regarding those potential student-athletes in consideration for acceptance with a specific team. Target potential student-athlete populations, formulate a plan to attract those student-athletes to the school, and initiate recruiting trips

4. Assist head coach and be fully involved in the organization and total well being of the athletic program.

5. Assist head coach and be fully involved in the organization and preparation of practice and game plans, and the implementation of strength and conditioning schedules.

6. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to comply with NCAA and Sunshine State policy, and take appropriate action.

7. Represent the university and the department in community events.

8. Other duties as assigned by the athletic administration and head coach.

9. To be responsible and abide fully with the NCAA's constitution, operating bylaws and administrative bylaws for the purpose of compliance, and which will be part of an employee's performance evaluation criteria.

10. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Physical Requirements:

1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. May be required to work nights or weekends.
5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required):

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years playing and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

- OR -

Equivalent combination of education and experience equal to at least five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. Master's degree.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

Yes

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.