Player Development- Men's Basketball
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05828P

Player Development- Men's Basketball

Player Development Specialist

Basketball Men's

Arlington

Athletics

Full-time

Flexible

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This position will require availability during early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Coordinate all related video for scouting, game evaluation, recruiting. Expert in all Video Related software that programs use. Coordinate all video exchange and related duties for games to opponents and officials. Liaison with CPC in relation to any video outlets and equipment needed for daily operations. All other assigned duties by Head Coach.

• Assist coaches with individualized player development programs (to include, but not limited to basketball skill development, video assessment, nutrition, goal setting) Analyze/evaluate game film of team or opponents Track incoming student-athletes progress.
• In collaboration with academic services, guide and promote the academic success of student-athletes, providing a positive atmosphere conducive to the social and academic growth of the student-athlete.
• Create and implement individual development plans to ensure student-athletes' needs are addressed and met as they relate to academics and/or personal goals.
• Collaborate with Assistant Coaches on recruit, over-see and mentor student managers.
• Collaborate with Student-Athlete Development staff and other campus partners (Career Education, Lockheed Martin Career Development Center, UTA Alumni Association) to enhance the student-athlete experience.
• Develop collaborative relationships with UTA Athletics and University departments to refer and provide resources to student-athletes on individual needs, as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the basketball recruiting coordinator, review recruiting documentation, prepare general correspondence, and assist in all areas of recruiting as allowed by the NCAA.
• Assist with additional on and off campus recruiting, in accordance with NCAA rules.
• Contribute to marketing and promotion planning.
• Assist with camps & clinics.
• Ensure compliance with both national and university policies.
• Perform other related duties, incidental to the work described herein.

• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of basketball experience or two (2) years experience as a student-athlete participating in college basketball.

• Master's degree.
• Collegiate coaching experience

• Recruiting experience. Recruiting contact with Texas high school coaches.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working with film/video exchange.

• Work in all weather conditions.
• Lifting, moving, climbing, non-traditional hours - weekends required.
• Requires manual dexterity. Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer.
• Work around standard office conditions

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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