Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Scouting, talent assessment, and recruiting
• Coaching knowledge and techniques
• Administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach
• NCAA and Big South rules compliance
• Community and University involvement
• Fiscal responsibility and film exchange
• Participation in sports camps and clinics with approval from the Head Coach
• Demonstrate the ability to provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare student-athletes in team building, academic success, team strategy and planning, and sportsmanship
• Use logic and reasoning to identify potential problems and possible solutions, form conclusions and approaches to problems, as well as developmental needs of others through coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping individuals improve their knowledge or skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with equivalent training and work experience
• Extensive coaching experience at the Division I level
• Previous experience as a NCAA Division I college basketball player is preferred
• A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to perform physical activities associated with the sport of basketball
• Willingness to meet University eligibility to drive state fleet vehicles, including vans or mini-buses

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link.

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Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 7/23/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.