Assistant Basketball Coach, Boys

About the role

The Assistant Coach, Basketball supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the basketball program, including athlete development, team operations, practice planning, game preparation, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the basketball program aligns with organizational standards, student-athlete well-being, academic success, and competitive excellence both on and off the court.

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality basketball practices, skill development sessions, team workouts, and individual development plans
• Support the development of student-athletes’ technical basketball skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental performance
• Teach and reinforce offensive and defensive systems, game strategies, basketball fundamentals, and situational decision-making
• Assist with game preparation, scouting reports, film review, opponent analysis, and post-game evaluations
• Maintain open, two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding progress, goals, development plans, and the student’s overall growth in athletics, academics, and campus life
• Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation, including scheduling, travel coordination, pre-game readiness, post-game review, and performance benchmarks
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress, accountability, discipline, and overall well-being
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of basketball instructional equipment, performance technology, analytics tools, and coaching methodologies used within the Academy’s basketball programs
• Serve as a mentor and educator, fostering leadership, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, and life skills in each student-athlete
• Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of student-athletes and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate internal and external resources are engaged
• Assist in the college placement and recruitment process for student-athletes as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, curriculum, training delivery, objectives, and resources, providing recommendations to improve quality and support program growth
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes
• Travel with teams to practices, tournaments, showcases, and competitions as needed
• Absorb and deliver basketball camp, clinic, and event delivery throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with all organizational, conference, and governing body rules, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct

Qualifications

• High standard of proficiency in basketball coaching techniques, skill instruction, and player development
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing basketball at the collegiate, club, academy, or professional level
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive systems, game strategy, and athlete development principles
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration, or a related sports or business field, or equivalent experience
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and success both on and off the court
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive for tournaments, games, and team travel
• Experience working basketball camps and clinics
• Experience with video analysis and basketball performance technology
• Colege recruiting or player placement experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!