Assistant Basketball Coach

About the Role

The Part-Time Assistant Basketball Coach provides on-court, operational, and instructional support to the intercollegiate basketball program during the competitive season. This position focuses primarily on student-athlete development, daily practice execution, game-day preparation, and strategy implementation. This is a non-recruiting, seasonal role tailored to active team operations. This position contributes to the College's mission by fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that empowers student-athletes to grow as individuals, competitors, and leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• On-Court Coaching & Practice Execution: Assist the head coach in organizing, planning, and conducting daily practices, including executing training programs and skill development for assigned positional groups.
• Game Preparation & In-Game Management: Support the head coach in developing game strategies, preparing scouting briefs, and managing bench strategy and adjustments during contests.
• In-Season Team Operations: Attend and support team needs at all in-season practices, team meetings, and contests (both home and away).
• Student-Athlete Development: Create an inclusive team environment that fosters a positive culture of health, well-being, and safety, allowing student-athletes to grow as students, athletes, leaders, and individuals.
• Cultural Alignment: Support and execute the head coach's vision, philosophy, and strategic plan by consistently reinforcing the team's cultural standards.
• Other Duties: Perform additional in-season, team-focused duties as assigned by the head coach.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS
• Collegiate coaching experience
• The ability to foster positive relationships with student-athletes and promote a positive team culture at a competitive liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards
• Member of the NEWMAC and NCAA Division III
• CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS