at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Coach/Director of Men's Basketball Operations Creative Content (39166)
Classification
Coach, Assistant
Position Number
00039166
Open Date
07/16/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
07/29/2024
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
1170
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
www.niuhuskies.com
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach/Director of MBB Operations-Creative Content. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. This position will assist head coach men's basketball with video coordination, scouting basketball centric software programs, content creation for recruiting purposes, coaching student-athletes, implementation and instruction of game strategy, on-campus recruiting prospective student-athletes, program organization, managing travel, conduct and image of the sport program and student-athletes of a major university sport program in conjunction with other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Position Summary
This is a professional coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the Mid-American conference (or subsequent member conference) and the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coaching - 20%
Coach student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate game techniques; this may manage a designated skill development area or group of positions, as assigned by the Head Coach.
Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified positions.
Develop, recommend and teach game strategy and position assignments; this position will provide on-court coaching during competition.
Video and Film - 20%
Coordinating video exchange with opposing teams for countable coaches and game film exchange.
This position, in preparation for competition, will review opposing team film and provide scouting reports to coaches and student-athletes.
Marketing - 20%
Creates creative content to assist with recruiting and promote the men's basketball program via social media.
Administration - 20%
Assist in the administration of the entire sport program, including, but not limited to creating daily and weekly practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management and facilities scheduling, with specific emphasis in opponent scouting reports and management of game day officiating reports.
Academic Support - 10%
Provide an overall positive educational environment for student-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
In conjunction with the Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) department, monitor academic progress and academic status of student-athletes, implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff, if needed.
Assist with SAASS unit on academic progress of men's basketball student-athletes
Public Relations - 5%
Promote the university, athletic department and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising and marketing.
Cash handling responsibilities- $5,000-$10,000 annually.
When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts.
Assist with departmental needs as requested.
Recruiting - 5%
On-campus recruiting only that includes establishing relationships with high school, junior college, and four-year college prospective student-athletes and their parents, guardians, and/or coaches during official and unofficial visits.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
N/A
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
N/A
Preferred Qualifications... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
