ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: 4/1/2015
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Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Essential Function: Heavy Work
Description: Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of
force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work requires
walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball, in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department (ICA) is
responsible for assisting the Head Coach in developing, teaching, and promoting all aspects of
a competitive Division IA men’s basketball program. The position is responsible for practice and
game day coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, counseling student-athletes
regarding athletic, academic, and social issues, academic instruction and integrity, and program
promotion and fundraising. The Assistant Coach oversees the handling of administrative details
of the group and team coordinator such as travel, transportation, scheduling, and other logistics.
The position acts as Head Coach in his/her absence and supervises lower level coaches as
directed by the Head Coach. The individual acts as a representative of UNR to promote the
University and ICA in a positive light within the community, the State of Nevada, and nationwide by recruiting first-class student-athletes and by coaching and guiding them to the best of
their abilities.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
25% - Coaching - Teaching/Training – Technical Information
 Direct practices and game coaching in coordination with Head Coach
 Teach technical aspects of the game and coach the student-athlete in the fundamentals
and strategy within their sport as part of an academic course
 Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations
(subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA
enforcement procedures)
 Provide a safe environment for student athletes on and off the field and specifically
during a University sponsored athletic event
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25% - Student-Athlete Conditioning
 Oversee off-season conditioning programs (running and weight training)
15% - Offensive and Defensive Plays – Game Planning
 Handle aspects of offensive and defensive plays as directed by Head Coach
15% - Scouting / Film / Recruitment / Counseling
 Manage scouting reports and film breakdown
 Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes; conduct onand off-campus visits; serve as liaison with high school and university
officials regarding various student services such as admissions, financial
aid, etc.
 Counsel student athletes regarding academic advising and other
problems; monitor academic programs and integrity of student-athletes;
and promote retention of student-athletes
10% - Public Relations, Promotion, and Fundraising
 Participate in community activities and public relations events with high schools,
parents, community and within the university
 Oversee and participate in fundraising for both the program and the
department as a whole
 When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate staff is encouraged to voluntarily
attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for UNR’s team
efforts
10% - Staff Supervision and Program Management
 Assist with budgeting and administration of the program
 Coordinate all aspects of the duties and responsibilities of the other
coaches as directed by the Head Coach
 Monitor the scholarship program
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The position must perform the job duties with little direct supervision and with considerable
latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is expected to direct practices,
teach technical aspects of the game, and coach the student-athlete in the fundamentals and
strategy within their sport as part of an academic course. The position must be able to identify,
evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes and make recommendations for athlete
additions to the Head Coach. The program must be in compliance with current NCAA and
Conference rules and regulations and non-adherence or non-compliance results in ineligibility to
play in NCAA and Conference athletics.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Assistant Coach counsels student-athletes in academic and personal areas as necessary.
When issues with student-athletes go beyond normal counseling or create legal ramifications,
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the position makes recommendations for resolution to the Head Coach who makes final
determination of course of action. The Head Coach gives final approval on adding new recruits
to the program and in overall game planning and implementation.
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Five years of related professional experience
Master’s Degree
Three years of related professional experience
Relevant Experience: At a Division I institution or with a professional team
Certification and Licensure: None
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
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Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Specific technical aspects of the sport of basketball
 Strategies for competing at Division I level
 National Council of Athletics Association (NCAA) and applicable conference rules,
regulations and procedures relating to intercollegiate athletics and academic
compliance
 Human resources management and staff supervision
 Revenue generation and fundraising processes for athletic program
Skills in:
 Teaching technical aspects of the game
 Teaching and training skills
 Leadership
 Student-athlete counseling and advising
 Budget development and fiscal management
 Problem solving for students’ issues and concerns
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Identify, evaluate, and recruit high-quality student-athletes
Organize and manage a competitive intercollegiate program
Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality,
accuracy, or effectiveness of results
Work as a team leader and serve as a role model and mentor for others
Maintain confidence and integrity
Positively motivate and direct staff toward a common goal and create a strong
teamwork orientation
Manage resources effectively and efficiently
Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
Analyze situations, often under pressure, and act in the best interests of the unit,
institution and/or the system
Manage and develop staff to maintain required level to perform and to achieve unit
and university goals
Optimize time and resources through short- and long-term planning
Translate university goals and/or policies into operational plans and procedures
through the administration of diverse functions or programs
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