Job Summary:

To assist Head Coach in day to day basketball related duties, practice organization, recruitment of student-athletes and their evaluation, oversee campus visitation procedures, maintenance and development of Division I program in the sport of basketball consistent with the policies of Miami University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Mid-American Conference. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Participates in the administration and organization of the Men's Basketball program, to include: • Assist in planning, organizing and directing all activities involved with a Division I program • Identify student-athletes who qualify academically for admission to Miami • Maintain complete and accurate files of all recruits • Coordinate all underclass recruiting mailings. • Maintain contacts with high school coaches within the specified area of recruiting through letters and telephone • Observe prospective student-athlete's participation in competition • Visit high school students throughout the recruiting area on a regular basis • Attend summer basketball camps to evaluate talent • Scout upcoming opponents • Assist in game preparation plans and their implementation • Arrange scouting assignments with opponents • Coordinate facilities and participate in daily basketball practice. Teach basic skill fundamentals, develop strategy and team play • Assist in daily organizational ideas for the team • Advise and counsel current student-athletes with regard to academics. Organize and assign necessary tutoring help through the Office of Learning Assistance • Co-direct summer basketball camp and hire camp coaches • Assist in the supervision of summer camp • Correspond with high school coaches in order to maintain camp application numbers • Assist with equipment ordering • Work as a liaison with strength coach and team trainer. Assist with scheduling workouts and necessary team travel arrangements • Coordinate the hiring and organization of the managerial staff • Assist the head coach in conducting the basketball program in accordance with all NCAA rules, including attendance at compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, successfully completing the annual NCAA certification test, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA rules • Maintaining knowledge and ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations • Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Administration • Other duties assigned by Head Coach

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience in recruiting, coaching and teaching basketball skills
2. Experience at the Division I level
3. Network of contact in primary recruiting areas
4. Understanding of the rules and policies of the NCAA
5. Master's Degree

Diversity Statement:

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For more information on Miami University's diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}