Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Mens Basketball Coach

Department Athletics
Building/Location Maxwell Center ? Main Campus
Supervisor Athletic Director/Head Mens Basketball Coach
Months Per Year 12
Hours Per Week 20
Benefits Part-Time Salary

Position Summary
The Assistant Men?s Basketball Coach is responsible for supporting all aspects of the program,
including coaching, recruiting, player development, scouting, and program administration. This
role plays an important part in fostering the athletic, academic, and spiritual growth of studentathletes
while promoting a culture of excellence and integrity within the program. The Assistant
Coach is expected to provide strong leadership, mentorship, and support to the Head Coach,
contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the team. Additionally, the Assistant
Coach may assist with departmental initiatives as assigned and is expected to actively support the
university?s Christian mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of daily practices, training sessions, and game preparation
Analyze game and practice film to evaluate performance and provide feedback to studentathletes
and coaching staff
Mentor and support student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and spiritual development
Assist with overseeing and coordinating strength and conditioning programs in collaboration
with performance staff
Support recruiting efforts through prospect evaluation, communication, campus visits, and
relationship building
Assist in preparing scouting reports, opponent analysis, and game strategy
Promote a positive team culture that emphasizes discipline, accountability, sportsmanship, and
personal growth
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and encourage academic success
Assist with travel coordination, equipment management, and other program operations as
assigned
Help lead and support fundraising initiatives and service projects
Attend and actively participate in institutional chapel services
Lead and promote the university?s mission, values, and faith-based community initiatives within
the program
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
REQUIRED MINIMUM Qualifications
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong
Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle
Statement.
Required:
? Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution
? Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
? Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
Preferred:
? Master?s degree
? Experience in coaching basketball or playing at the collegiate level
? Knowledge of NCCAA rules and recruiting processes
? Passion for mentoring and developing student-athletes athletically and spiritually
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio
Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C.,
Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow
any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance
with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. Continued employment remains on an ?at-will? basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer