Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Gardner-Webb Athletics seeks a qualified individual for the full-time position of Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will report to the Head Coach. Responsibilities for the position include assisting with all aspects of a nationally competitive Division I Men’s Basketball program. 

Major responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting 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, Big South Conference, and University rules, regulations and policies.
• Assisting with recruiting student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements.
• 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 Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed.
• Assisting with the planning and implementing of game plans, including development of scouting reports of opponents.
• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner.
• Participate and provide support for all marketing activities of the Department of Athletics for the Men's Basketball program.
• Participate in fundraising 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 social media, computer, and or video editing related tasks.
• Assist with the organization required for visiting teams, recruits and other activities and events.
• Assist with the organization and administration of camps and clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 
• A minimum of two years of college coaching experience 
• Ability to teach and train on-court physical basketball tactics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in basketball as a player or coach at the college level
• Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student-athletes
• Computer experience, including video editing and social media knowledge
• Public relations skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent organizational skills

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.

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