POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball will report directly to the Head Coach on all matters related to the operation of the program. The position requires an enthusiastic coach who possesses a strong work ethic, a commitment to diversity, and an interest in pursuing a career in coaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position are restricted and defined by NCAA rules and guidelines, as well as the NGU student policies and conduct expectations.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Organizing team travel arrangements, holiday housing and meals for all student athletes.
- Assisting with on-campus recruiting within NCAA guidelines for prospective student athletes.
- Film exchange per Conference Carolinas and NCAA guidelines.
- Assisting with purchases of all equipment including uniforms, office supplies, audio visual.
- Assisting in supervision of team academic progress.
- Day-to-day office management and working with facilities scheduling.
- Liaison between the Strength and Conditioning staff and the men’s basketball program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Mobility and ability to lift equipment or other items of 50 pounds.
- Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.
- Visual ability to drive, read, and use a computer.
- Cognitive/Emotional ability to think critically and concentrate.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- The position is a part-time position in Athletics. The Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball will report directly to the Head Coach of the program.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- The Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball is required to maintain normal office hours, attend all men’s basketball games and events, and attend required meetings.
TRAVEL:
- Travel is required for some athletic events, conferences, and other required meetings.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Supports NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.
- Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
- Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing
- Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Support for NGU's mission statement and core values
- Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character consistent with a biblical model
- Understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
- Understanding of the University's Statement on Human Flourishing
- Agreement to abide by employee handbooks and community standards agreements
- Ability to lift equipment or other items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to attend games, events, meetings, and maintain normal office hours
What We Do
North Greenville University is a private, Christian, coeducational liberal arts institution in upstate South Carolina. It provides higher education through more than 125 online and on-campus degree programs, preparing students for service and leadership. Its mission is to glorify God by cultivating graduates equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society, and it is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
