Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Men Basketball Coach

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Basketball Coach will assist the Head Basketball Coach with all facets of the program; to include organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division Il Basketball program in support of the mission and core values of Tuskegee University.

Essential Job Duties

Assist the Head Basketball coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition. Assist in the recruiting, organizing, motivating and counseling basketball athletes. Assist with the tasks associated with recruiting: Letters of Intent (signing) and official visits. Monitor the students' class attendance, study hall, grades, commencement ceremonies and travel. Serve as a role model for student-athletes. Discipline, monitor personal appearance, conduct, image and general behavior of all student athletes. Recruit on/off campus and sign students for the Basketball Program. Supervise staff and students in the department, who are assigned to this program. Acts as a consultant and schedules team travel, hotel, meals and etc. Evaluate athletes on physical condition and advises them on maintaining maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition. Serve as an expert in students' athletes and educate them on issues affecting intercollegiate athletics. Assure that athletes maintain academic eligibility and records of participation are kept and forwarded to the proper agencies and authorities. Provide the maintenance and accountability of equipment (i.e. uniforms, field equipment).

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Three or more years of coaching experience at a high school or collegiate level. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules.

Physical Demands

Required to work nights and weekends. Involves frequent bending, moving, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires standing four hours each day; working in all weather conditions. Exposure to high noise levels. Additional physical demands include but not limited to physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge:Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Knowledge of all aspects of counseling basic skills in intercollegiate sports
Skills:Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.
Ability:Must be able to travel extensively. Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to work well with others Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to present information in a clear and concise manner

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S939

Will this position required travel?

Yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/12/2025

Close Date

02/12/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:Tuskegee University employment application Cover Letter Resume/CV Recommendation letters Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3411