Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5034488) Apply  Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 211570 Department LSU-Shreveport Opening Date 08/06/2025 Closing Date 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball reports to the Men’s Basketball Head Coach and works as a member of the LSUS basketball program performing a wide range of tasks including the identification, recruitment, coaching, and retention of student athletes. Schedules contests and participates in athletic development and fundraising activities for athletics programs. Promotes and oversees the academic well-being of student athletes. Reviews film to scout opposing teams and provides leadership for all aspects of the basketball program. Serves as a resource to the LSUS Athletics Department representing the Men’s Basketball program. Is detail oriented and maintains accurate electronic and paper records. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive, or all-inclusive description, of duties and responsibilities. The Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball is a full time, unclassified, exempt 12 month position. Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. + 3 years experience coaching at the high school level or above. + Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regularly for games, recruiting and scouting opponents. (May be obtained within 6 months of employment) Preferred Qualifications: + Master’s Degree from an accredited institution + 3 years of coaching experience at the NCAA or NAIA level. + Knowledge of college athletic programs regulatory requirements. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Job Specification Core Competencies: + Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation. + Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings. + Service to Customer and LSUS: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders. + Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes. + Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success. + Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. Job Duties and Other Information Duties: + Comply with all LSUS, NAIA, and Red River Athletic Conference regulations and policies + Assists the Men’s Basketball Head Coach with day-to-day activities associated with the program including, but not limited to, recruitment, on-the-floor coaching, video work, and community involvement. + Provides leadership for all aspects of Men’s Basketball to ensure a highly competitive and successful program. + Serves as a role model to mentor team members to develop and display appropriate behavior and sportsmanship expected of athletic teams and individuals representing LSUS. + Observes athletes during practice and competition to identify opportunities for individual or team improvement. Teaches players specific tasks and skills before, during, and after practice. + Schedules contests and reviews film to scout other teams. + Supports and monitors academic performance and social development of the student athletes. + Assists with recruitment of new student athletes including, but not limited to, attends off-campus games for the purpose of contact and evaluation, manages recruitment material mailings, maintains contact and plans campus visits with prospective student athletes. + Coordinates all enrollment activities of Men’s Basketball student athletes. + Participates in athletic development and fundraising activities for athletics programs. Supports leadership development, team development, and community service. + Other duties as assigned by the Men’s Basketball Head Coach or Director of Athletics Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal and state laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities. No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For additional information concerning this job posting contact: Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279 Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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