Basketball Coach (Male & Female) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Athletics Director

Summary of Description

• The Basketball Coach will be responsible for planning, coaching, and recruiting for Basketball activities.
• S/he will also manage and direct the Basketball program.
• S/he will recruit basketball players, decide player positions, guide player’s performance, and instruct players on proper technique.
• The coach will be in charge of setting tryouts, selecting a team, and setting play and practice schedules. The coach will also serve as a mentor to players and help foster teamwork.
• S/he will coach both female and male students.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student-athletes.
• Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the AUN basketball team.
• Act as a positive influence upon the behaviour of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
• Be present and personally direct the team at all AUN contests and be present at as many contests as possible.
• Responsible for the supervision of his/her athletes at invitational meets or post-season competitions.
• Recommend the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the sports program.
• Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Advise the supervisor on the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
• Ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained.
• Removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
• Ensure that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins or competitions.
• Organize a system for encouraging students to try out for his/her team and to develop and recruit equipment manager(s), scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc. for all teams.
• Collect and keep on file records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the athletic teams under his/her supervision.
• Observe sub varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

• At least ND or B.Sc preferred with two year(s) working experience as a basketball coach in a reputable Institution.
• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to work safely in an environment.
• Routinely required to work under different weather conditions.
• Effective English - verbal and written communication.
• Strong knowledge of basketball skills and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Ability to understand and maintain the confidentiality of student and all other information and records of a confidential nature. 
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to stress the importance of the total student-athlete experience on the AUN campus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Available to work nights and weekends according to the varying needs of all components of the position. 
• Available for extensive travel for games and student-athlete recruitment.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as per AUN salary scale.