Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Position Summary

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The individual will be involved in all aspects of the program, including assisting with recruitment and retention of student athletes, travel responsibilities, practice and game preparation, promoting the program both on and off campus, and complying with all SUNY Ulster Community College Association, Mid-Hudson Conference, Region XV, and NJCAA rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level.
• Aid in the management of a recruiting database of potential recruits.
• Develop and execute a recruiting plan.
• Plan and organize on-campus visits.
• Aid in all aspects of a NJCAA basketball program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies, and student-athlete development.
• Aid in overall program planning and organization.
• Travel with the team to away competitions and assist with the coordination of team travel.
• Aid/coordinate social media platforms.
• Aid in alumni events.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and head coaches.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff, and alumni.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to the Department of Athletics mission and values of education through Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Previous Coaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate Playing Experience

Salary

$2,500 for the entire term October 1, 2026 - March 16, 2027.

Application Process

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by July 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.