Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Job Title

Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
• Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
• Assists with pre/post workouts
• Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents
• Records statistics for each game
• Represents Alcorn State University and the Men’s Basketball program in a professional manner
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year of collegiate coaching experience, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of basketball skills and strategies
• Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Strong coaching and recruiting skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to recruit effectively
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community