Assistant Basketball Coach - Season Dates: 10/1/2026 – 3/1/2027

About the role

Position Summary The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the coach with daily practice preparation and training, on the field coaching, recruiting prospective student-athletes and scouting opponents. This position is expected to communicate and develop a rapport with student-athletes, faculty/staff and alumni. The Assistant Basketball Coach is also responsible for assisting with facilities, home game management and/or equipment room responsibilities during the academic year at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with managing, directing and overseeing the CIA basketball program, including coaching, team meetings and overall organization of the team.
• Attend informational interest meetings at the beginning of each season.
• Assist the Head coach with planning, organizing, and conducting tryouts.
• Coordinate skill development and assist the Head coach with designing coaching strategies which prepare the team for competition.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Foster a culture of positivity, support, and confidence.
• Manage the safety, health and conduct of players during team meetings, practices and games.
• Serve in the Head Coach role, in the absence of the Head coach for any game or practice.
• Assist the Head coach with the planning, organization, and supervision of practice per week during the season.
• Travel with the team for all away contests, typically on the weekends. Drive a 14-passenger mini-bus, if necessary.
• Assist the Athletics Department with game day management.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies, including uniform disbursement and collection.
• Identify, recruit, and retain current students, as well as incoming and prospective students.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate’s Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as a previous basketball assistant coach at the high school and/or college level or two (2) to four (4) years as a college level basketball athlete.

Licenses / Certifications: First Aid/Adult CPR/AED; Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Working Conditions: Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs; ability to withstand varying temperatures (hot or cold); able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as needed; regular work requires a great deal of standing for extended periods of time; able to bend, stoop, or reach as needed.

Skills

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and dependable.
• Display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative