"Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
0801757

Classification Title
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Department
Athletics

Department Contact Email
tlewis11@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

Central State University, an NCAA Division II institution, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in the success of the men’s basketball program, with a strong emphasis on talent identification and recruitment, compliance, player development, academic support, and team operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and serve as a key liaison between the basketball program and compliance staff to ensure all activities are conducted within NCAA, conference, and university regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting (Primary Focus)
• Serve as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator, leading all recruiting initiatives in compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes through in-person scouting, video analysis, and networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school and junior college coaches, recruits, and families.
• Organize and manage official and unofficial campus visits.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records using approved software platforms.
• Compliance / Spry Coordination
• Ensure all recruiting and program activities are accurately logged and compliant through Spry and other compliance tools.
• Collaborate with the compliance office to manage eligibility documentation, rules education, and ongoing monitoring.
• Remain up to date on NCAA legislation and help integrate rule changes into daily program operations.
• Academic Monitoring
• Track academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes.
• Work with academic advisors to support student success and ensure adherence to academic policies.
• Promote a strong culture of academic accountability and achievement.
• Practice & Game Preparation
• Contribute to daily practice planning, skill development drills, and strategy implementation.
• Assist with scouting opponents, breaking down film, and preparing game plans.
• Participate in team instruction, both on and off the court.
• Summer Camps
• Coordinate and lead summer basketball camps.
• Ensure camps are safe, inclusive, and compliant with university and NCAA regulations.
• Technology & Performance Analysis
• Utilize tools such as Sportscode, Hudl, Synergy, and Spry to analyze performance, scout opponents, and improve team operations.
• Manage film sessions and maintain a digital archive of games and practices.
• Marketing & Social Media
• Create and distribute recruiting and promotional materials using Canva and similar platforms.
• Assist in managing the program’s social media presence in collaboration with the athletics communications staff.
• Contribute to the overall branding and visibility of the men’s basketball program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous coaching and/or recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in recruiting, film analysis, and digital content creation tools such as Sportscode, Hudl, Synergy, Spry, and Canva.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for mentoring student-athletes and fostering their academic, athletic, and personal development in a diverse university environment.

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified in detail)

Posting Date
08/20/2025

Closing Date
(Not specified)

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
(Not specified)

Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents
(Not specified)