Director, Player Development Men’s Basketball

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Director, Player Development for the Athletics | Basketball Men program. The role focuses on designing individualized development plans, evaluating players, and preparing them to translate personal growth into team success.

Collaboration with the Head Coach and staff is essential to maximize potential and maintain a positive culture. The ideal candidate is an outstanding teacher, an exceptional relationship builder, and highly organized, with extensive NCAA

Job description

Job Title: Director, Player Development

Department: Athletics | Basketball Men

Job Description

The Player Development Coach is responsible for designing and implementing individualized and position-specific development plans for student-athletes while contributing to the overall success and direction of the basketball program. This position will work closely with the Head Coach and coaching staff to maximize each player's individual potential and translate player development into team success. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher of the game, an excellent relationship builder, and a highly organized professional who understands the demands of NCAA Division I basketball. This role will be responsible for player development, player evaluation, and preparation. This role will also be responsible for recruiting, developing professional relationships and building a positive team culture. This role will also assist in the operations of the program.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be required. 8 years of relevant experience required. 12 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

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Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Additional Information

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Location: Schottenstein Center (0081)

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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