Overview
Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball Jobs in Stockton, CA at University of the Pacific
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
- Assists head coach with organizing and preparing team practices, to include the teaching/coaching of individual student-athletes regarding sport specific training, development, and preparation for competition.
- Leads, monitors, and coordinates individual training and practice sessions.
- Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal goals, including academic and athletic development.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach; to include the scheduling of facilities, travel management, equipment management, and overall operations of an NCAA Division I men’s basketball program.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Education, Coaching, Sport Science, or related field.
- Two (2) years of related basketball experience: playing, coaching, or player development.
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
- Previous experience coaching or playing at the collegiate level and experience in independent decision making.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Foster a cooperative work environment.
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of travel/lodging planning, scheduling, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
- Basic computer skills and social media skills.
- Basic understanding of budget oversight and control.
- General knowledge of NCAA, West Coast Conference and University of the Pacific rules and regulations as they pertain to student-athletes and prospective student-athletes.
- Basic knowledge of arranging travel for large groups.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.
Requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Requires lengthy durations of time spent outdoors. Ability to do physical tasks related to pool preparation for meets/practices. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed in both a standard office environment as well as at sports venues. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Travel may be required.
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Title: Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball
Company: University of the Pacific
Location: Stockton, CA
