Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Recruiting Coordinator

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Title:  Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Recruiting Coordinator

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Salary Range:  Annual Salary

EEO Job Group:  2 C9

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Men’s Basketball intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Title:  Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Recruiting Coordinator

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Salary Range:  Annual Salary

EEO Job Group:  2 C9

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Men’s Basketball intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• (60%)
  Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.

• Coordinate, plan and implement recruiting territories for staff members

• Schedule recruiting trips for the staff and coordinate on-campus recruit to visits.

• Schedule and lead weekly recruiting meetings with coaching staff.

• Maintain and update the recruiting database and recruiting board.

• Assist coaching staff in meeting the objectives of the university and team, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes, parents, and coaches.

• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.

• (20%)
  Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinates recruiting activities with the Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Program.

• Ensure student-athletes have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintains thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Formulate the team’s competitive game schedule in cooperation with the head coach and athletic director. Offer game contracts with the assistance of the athletic director

• (15%)
  Assist student-athletes in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.

• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.

• Participate in promotional and public relationship events deemed necessary to the Head Coach, Director of Athletics and/or their designee including fundraising events.

• (5%)
  Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.

• Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.

• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.

• Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Proficiency with computer systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail, and Internet software.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.

• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Prefe** rred Knowledge and Skills**

Master’s degree.

Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.

Fundraising experience and ability.

Functional Requirements

Frequent extensive physical activity at athletic events and practices to oversee activities and to interact with athletes, officials and attendees.

Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or work station for extended periods of time for a number of assigned duties.

The use of computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to enter data, to retrieve and process information and to create documents.

Frequent physical assess other workstations, other departments, meeting rooms and athletic facilities throughout campus, as well as to local, regional, and national venues.

Ability to retrieve information from written documents and from computer-generated reports.

Positive interaction at all times with students, athletes, and athletic event officials and attendees.

The presentation of a consistently professional demeanor at all times, even in difficult, negative or frustrating situations.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Frequent irregular hours including evenings and weekends required.

Frequent travel required to the local and regional area.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

Cover letter, resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Stan Gouard, search committee chair, at sgouard@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by April 14, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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