Assistant Coach-Men's Basketball

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Hiring Unit:
Athletics and Recreation

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Men's Basketball - Head Coach, the lead technical specialist will be expected to assist the head coach in the implementation of performance and development initiatives that will help ensure the success of the basketball student-athletes. Expected to assist head coach with other related functions. Performs tasks independently with limited instructions. These functions are of high complexity and the incumbent performs them using general instructions.

Primary Responsibilities:

(i.) Recruitment of prospective student athletes

(ii.) Administrative tasks such as coordination of travel planning and associated team business processes

(iii.) Scouting opponents for the purpose of developing game plans – assessment of tendencies of opponent team/student athletes

(iv.) Individual student athlete development which includes technical, tactical and strategic skills

(v.) Support Head Coach to operationalise the yearly training plan of the team

(vi.) The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Knowledge and experience of basketball at a university level

Ability to communicate in both English and French

Prepare and analyse basketball specific data to assist with the individual and team technical and tactical plan.

Organized, punctual, team-oriented, hard worker

Level II NCCP certification or equivalent

Demonstrated coaching skills in the sport

Prior coaching experience at an elite/competitive level.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE D) $18.64

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-07-08

Position End Date:

2025-03-25

Deadline to Apply:

2024-07-05

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.