What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basketball Assistant position at The University of Akron?
Job Summary
This position will take on the role of assisting the full-time basketball coaches and staff with duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Position Requirements: Requires a relevant bachelors degree. Requires a minimum of one year experience working as a student assistant and/or graduate assistant coach at the college level.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina
Email
nkuzmina@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
This position will take on the role of assisting the full-time basketball coaches and staff with duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Pre-Practice Player Development & Film – Guards & Wings & Front court
- Help Facilitate on Court Drills & Coaching
- Academic Liaison for Student Athletes
- Assist Video Coordinator – Practice, Game & Recruit Film
- Assist Recruiting Coordinator – Unofficial & Official Visits; Arms Compliance
- Opponent Scouting
- Shoot Away Machines - Maintenance & Relationship
- Game & Practice Analytics
- Pre-Season Practice & Game Gradeout
- Practice White Board - Shooting Numbers, 5 on 0 Teams
- Team Camp Recruiter
Position Requirements: Requires a relevant bachelors degree. Requires a minimum of one year experience working as a student assistant and/or graduate assistant coach at the college level.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina
nkuzmina@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.