Assistant Coach Recruiting & Player Development

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach - Recruiting & Player Development supports the Mens Basketball program through recruiting coaching player development scouting and administrative operations in accordance with University conference and NCAA regulations. This position plays a key role in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes developing current student-athletes through individual skill instruction assisting with game preparation and analysis and supporting all aspects of program operations. The position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining compliance with NCAA conference state and university policies.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

Recruiting & Talent Evaluation

• Direct recruiting organization and assist with the overall recruiting strategy of the program.

• Evaluate prospective student-athletes including high school prep school junior college and transfer portal prospects.

• Maintain and organize recruiting databases prospect records alumni information and key program contacts.

• Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits including football weekend recruiting events.

• Develop recruiting materials presentations and personalized visit content.

• Coordinate recruiting services and recruiting-related technology platforms.

• Maintain communication and outreach programs with high school junior college and AAU coaches.

• Track and report prospective student-athlete performance and results.

• File prospect transcripts and coordinate academic evaluations with appropriate university personnel.

Coaching & Player Development

• Provide individual and small-group skill instruction and player development.

• Coordinate shooting and skill development programs with graduate assistants.

• Develop skill development manuals drill sheets and program skill-development records.

• Assist with on-court coaching during practices workouts and competitive activities.

• Mentor student-athletes and support their personal academic and athletic development.

Scouting Analytics & Game Preparation

• Assist with opponent scouting practice film review and game film analysis.

• Prepare video edits scouting materials and analytical reports for coaches and student-athletes.

• Contribute to offensive game planning and strategy development.

• Create and maintain offensive video playbooks diagrams and teaching materials.

• Support pre-game preparation and post-game performance evaluation.

Basketball Operations & Administration

• Serve as the programs recruiting and compliance coordinator by tracking recruiting activities and maintaining required documentation related to recruiting days and CARA reporting.

• Coordinate road practice schedules and facility arrangements for team travel.

• Assist with communication and coordination involving hotels restaurants catering and other recruiting-related logistics.

• Prepare and submit expense reports and other departmental documentation.

• Organize walk-on tryouts as needed.

• Conduct class checks and assist with student-athlete accountability measures.

• Support the planning and execution of Elite Camps Team Camps and Day Camps.

Culture Leadership & Program Support

• Foster a positive culture that promotes student-athlete development and team success.

• Maintain professional relationships with student-athletes staff alumni supporters and community stakeholders.

• Assist in special projects and initiatives that enhance the overall success of the mens basketball program.

• Follow and ensure compliance with all NCAA American Athletic Conference State of Oklahoma University of Tulsa and Athletics Department rules regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications: