Job Duties
A. Accountability
• Ensure adherence to all NCAA, conference, and university rules, including compliance in recruiting, eligibility, and student-athlete conduct.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for recruiting logs, CARA logs, travel records, and player evaluations.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and coordinate with academic services to support retention and eligibility.
• Assist with budget management by following purchasing, travel, and equipment protocols.
• Oversee assigned program areas (e.g., scouting, player development, position groups, equipment) and deliver results with minimal oversight.
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B. Leadership
• Provide positive leadership and mentorship to student-athletes, emphasizing academic excellence, personal development, and competitive standards.
• Assist the Head Coach in developing and implementing practice plans, game strategies, and skill-development sessions.
• Lead specific player groups or units during practices, film review, and games.
• Represent the program at on-campus events, recruiting activities, university functions, and community initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and high performance.
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C. Communication
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with student-athletes regarding expectations, performance feedback, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, strength staff, academic services, and compliance to support student-athlete well-being.
• Provide clear reports and updates to the Head Coach on recruiting, player development, and operational matters.
• Communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes, families, high school/club coaches, and university personnel.
• Support media relations staff in preparing student-athletes for interviews or promotional activities.
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D. Responsiveness
• Address student-athlete concerns, injuries, academic issues, or disciplinary matters promptly by referring them to the appropriate university resources.
• Respond to recruiting inquiries, campus visit coordination, and compliance requests in a timely manner.
• Adjust practice responsibilities and program needs quickly in response to schedule changes, travel demands, or opponent scouting.
• Provide timely feedback to the Head Coach to facilitate efficient decision-making.
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E. Decision-Making
• Make independent decisions regarding daily practice coaching, individualized skill instruction, scout team management, and assigned operational duties.
• Recommend recruiting priorities, lineup adjustments, travel logistics, and player development strategies to the Head Coach.
• Execute delegated responsibilities such as supervising student managers, coordinating meals, arranging equipment needs, or overseeing film operations.
• Apply sound judgment in disciplinary and behavioral situations, referring major issues to the Head Coach.
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Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1–3 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or elite AAU/club level OR equivalent playing experience at the college/professional level.
• Demonstrated understanding of NCAA Division I rules and recruiting procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Additional Considerations
• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Education, or a related field.
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I or Division II level.
• Proven success in recruiting Division I–caliber student-athletes.
• Experience with film editing systems, scouting platforms, and analytics tools.
• Represent the program at on-campus events, recruiting activities, university functions, and community initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and high performance.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Norfolk State University:
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant expenditures, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years, and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.
City of Norfolk
The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of 7 cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities, attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, and beaches: all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.