<p>Position Overview</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist in the recruiting, retaining and developing Student-Athletes</p> </li><li> <p>Aids in creating plans and programs for individual and team skill development</p> </li><li> <p>Works with student athletes in on-court settings to build and develop basketball skill</p> </li><li> <p>Provides administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Coach.</p> </li><li> <p>Fosters meaningful relationships and building trust with student-athletes, coordinating and implementing programs and initiatives</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned by head coach.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree of equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and staff</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Collegiate or professional athletics experience </li><li>Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. </li></ul> <p>BU Benefits and Perks</p> <p>Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Paid Time Off and Holidays:</p> </li><li> <p>20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year</p> </li><li> <p>8 Paid Holidays</p> </li><li> <p>In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)</p> </li><li> <p>Health:</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement:</p> </li><li> <p>10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition Assistance:</p> </li><li> <p>Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.</p> </li><li> <p>Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment</p> </li><li> <p>Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees</p> </li><li> <p>Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree</p> </li><li> <p>Covers tuition only</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions</p> </li><li> <p>Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:</p> </li><li> <p>Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty</p> </li><li> <p>LinkedIn Learning Courses</p> </li><li> <p>Free premium subscription to the Calm App</p> </li><li> <p>Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT</p> </li><li> <p>Discount at the College Bookstore</p> </li><li> <p>Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances</p> </li></ul>