JV Men’s Basketball Coach/ Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach

Function:

This position assists the Head Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach with the development of student-athletes within the men’s basketball program

Responsibilities:

1. Coaching/practice and planning/preparation for the JV men’s basketball program
2. Organization and execution of the overall player development plan
3. Game day operations and logistics
4. Administration, fundraising, and student athlete recruitment/retention for the JV Basketball program
5. Supports the department/university’s commitment to academic excellence
6. Assisting the Head Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach in these same areas (above) as needed
7. Other job duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Reports to: Head Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred
• Minimum Required: Playing or coaching experience
• Preferred: Three (3) years of college basketball experience in coaching, recruiting, and overseeing academics
• One year as an assistant coach in high school, junior college, or university is preferred
• Competence in oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• Complete NAIA Champions of Character Character-Driven online course (must
  be completed within 60 days of employment)

Skills, Abilities, and Professional Demeanor:
• Able to be supportive of the mission, vision and values of the men’s basketball program as it relates to the University
• Able to demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
• Able to demonstrate priority setting and organizational skills

Terms of Employment:

Full benefits, letter of employment, Full-Time, 12 months
Exempt position, 40 hours/week, hours will vary with season
Salary is commensurate with experience based on the department scale

Work Conditions:

The work environment described here are representative of those
an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
– Work is performed inside
– Moderate to loud noise levels
– Work requires: varying degrees of gymnasium preparation/work
– Travel, for games and recruiting

*Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request regarding the work environment and physical demands to enable individuals needing assistance to perform the essential functions.

Please complete the online application and email Rick Pearce at rpearce@thomasu.edu a curriculum vita, three current letters of recommendation, and official transcripts to:
Rick Pearce – Director of Athletics – rpearce@thomasu.edu
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Roa
Thomasville, GA 31792