Position Summary:
Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach to
support the head coach in all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program. This full-time
position includes assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and
program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. The Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach is charged with several major duties in connection
with the men’s basketball program
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are
embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the
potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the men’s
basketball program.
- Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic
success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values.
- Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation
in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations.
- Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and
implementation of a fundraising strategic plan.
- Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the
athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic
media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics.
- Promote the Department of Athletics and men’s basketball program through
community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island
University, the athletics department and the NCAA.
- Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the men’s
basketball program;
- Assisting the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), and University rules, regulations
and policies;
- Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic
standards, as well as University requirements;
- Assisting with scheduling nationally competitive teams in conjunction with the
Head Coach;
- Assisting in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team
and individual workouts;
- Assisting in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including
individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of
athletic skills to compete at the Division I level;
- Assisting in monitoring the academics of each of the men’s basketball student
athletes;
- Effectively communicate with Athletics Student Services, Compliance, and Sports
Medicine staff;
- Assisting with the planning and implementing of game plans, including
development of scouting reports of opponents;
- Assisting with budget responsibilities which include recruitment, team travel, and
equipment;
- Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and
Conditioning Coach;
- Complete and submit all necessary compliance forms as required and/or
requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner;
- Support all marketing activities and University initiatives/programs for the men’s
basketball program;
- Participate in fund raising activities for the men’s basketball program and/or
Department of Athletics;
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff,
media, and friends of the university;
- Perform computer related tasks;
- Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, provides game-day
coaching, and practice preparation, as well as program administrative
responsibilities within the Athletics Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree required
- Three (3) years Division I collegiate men’s basketball coaching experience,
collegiate playing experience, and/or coaching experience at the high school, club
or non-Division I NCAA level.
- Proven ability to recruit highly skilled student-athletes and a demonstrated
commitment to their satisfactory academic progress
- Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
- Ability to interact successfully with a broad and culturally diverse range of students
and to work harmoniously with students and colleagues.
- Demonstrated competitive on-court coaching ability and skills.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience: - Candidates should also possess an enthusiasm for working with individual athletes
- A strong basketball background,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A solid work-ethic, and a commitment to NCAA rules
- Strong computer skills are a plus.
About LIU Brooklyn LIU Brooklyn campus enables students to realize their full potential as ethically grounded,
intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens. The campus offers more
professional programs in health care than any other campus in the New York metropolitan
area, including the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science, and
The Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to Kumble Theater
for the Performing Arts, a dynamic performance venue designed to nourish students’
artistic exploration, and Division I sports teams.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity,
citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.