Position Summary:

This position will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, having a primary responsibility of providing instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned.

All coaches at Adams State University will demonstrate commitment to and exemplify the University and Athletic Department Mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This position will report to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, having a primary responsibility of providing instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned.

All coaches at Adams State University will demonstrate commitment to and exemplify the University and Athletic Department Mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

● Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition

● Teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction, as directed by the Head Coach.

● Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge.

● Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures.

● Responsible for implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Adams State University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures.

● Coordinate and implement, with the head coach and compliance officer, eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.

● Responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of video game exchange, editing, film sessions, download & upload of games in compliance with the NCAA and RMAC guidelines.

● Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of all practices, group workouts, shooting and film sessions and contests of assigned specialty. Responsible for monitoring student-athletes' academic progress.

● Responsible for classroom checks, study hall and progress reports. Assist in the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics.

● Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives

Salary $36,000 to $40,059.

Applications:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through the Adams State University careers page. No other format of application material will be accepted.

Applicants must attach:

(1) a letter of intent (cover letter);

(2) a current resume or CV;

(3) an unofficial transcript;

(4) and three professional references with contact information.

Please apply through the Adams State University careers page:

Questions may be directed to athletics@adams.edu

Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately and applications received by June 13th, 2023, will receive full consideration and the position is open until filled. Successful applicants will be required to submit official academic transcripts prior to appointment.

Qualifications:

● Ability to perform the requirements of the position

● Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

● Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.

● Knowledge of and commitment to strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics.

● The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions

● Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment

● Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.

● An understanding of Adams State University’s vision and mission

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's  sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed  procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at  https://www.adams.edu/administration/....  These  procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.  

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/