Director of Player Development – Men’s Basketball

Director of Player Development Men’s BasketballPosition Title

Director of Player Development Men’s Basketball

DepartmentPosition Reports to (Position Title)

Head Coach, Men’s Basketball

Effective Date

July 1, 2024

Status

Full Time / Exempt

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division Iprogram including, but not limited to, teaching student athletes how to perform basketball,integrate / manage video & data, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day operationsand personnel management.

This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization,administration, and promotion of the program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Obtaining, communicating and managing student managers

Duties / Responsibilities

Assisting with any or all of the following duties as assigned by Head Coach :

ORGANIZING WAYS TO HELP STUDENT-ATHLETES DEVELOP AND PERFORM IN

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

THE SPORT OF BASKETBALL Responsible for :

Organizing individual and small group practice activities / exercises as

directed by the head coach

Organizing, coordinating & managing daily technology / video / data for the

program

• OPERATIONS Responsible for :
• Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports

Coordinating daily game day functions of the program

• EQUIPMENT / APPAREL Responsible for :
• Pre- and Post-season inventory
• Care and maintenance of all equipment / apparel and facilities
• Initiating process to order equipment / apparel
• CAMPS - Responsible for :
• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA

for camp procedures and operations

• Coordinating and operating of youth and prospect camps
• SCHEDULING Responsible for :
• Scheduling of all competition
• Submitting schedule to the Finance and Compliance Office for final approval priorto initiating contracts
• Coordinating and Submitting Practice Schedules
• BUDGETS Responsible for :
• Assisting in annual budget preparation
• Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
• Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels
• PAPERWORK Responsible for :
• Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA

deadlines

• FINANCIAL AID Responsible for :
• Understanding NCAA regulations
• Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
• Consistently updating team rosters
• Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget
• ACADEMICS Responsible for :
• Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall,progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR
• FUNDRAISING Responsible for :
• Devising new methods of fund raising
• Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fundraising activities
• MEETINGS Responsible for :
• Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

Required Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of Basketball
• General understanding of technology applicable.
• Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
• Willingness to form relationships with constituents / alumni and help fundraise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Outlook

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or University

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
• Manual Dexterity for computer usage
• Adequate hearing to effectively communicate

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills requiredfor this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilitiesto meet organizational needs.

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