Director of Player Development, Men's Basketball

Position Overview

Director of Player development will assist with development of our student-athletes. Recruiting, retaining and developing high-achieving student athletes is imperative to the success of the Men's Basketball program and in turn the overall success of the athletics department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruiting, retaining and developing Student-Athletes

• Aids in creating plans and programs for individual and team skill development

• Works with student athletes in on-court settings to build and develop basketball skill

• Provides administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Coach.

• Fosters meaningful relationships and building trust with student-athletes, coordinating and implementing programs and initiatives 

• Other duties as assigned by head coach.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree of equivalent

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and staff 
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate or professional athletics experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
   

BU Benefits and Perks    

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:   

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:    

  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year   

  • 8 Paid Holidays    

  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day   

  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)   

• Health:    

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs   

• Retirement:    

  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment   

• Tuition Assistance:    

  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.   

  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment   

  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees   

  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree   

    • Covers tuition only   

  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions  

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:    

• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty   

  • LinkedIn Learning Courses   

  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App   

  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT   

  • Discount at the College Bookstore   

  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances