Volunteer Club Sports Coach – Men’s Basketball

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.

About the role

Reporting to the Club Sports Office, the Volunteer Club Sports Coach provides instruction, leadership, and mentorship to participants in the College's Men’s Basketball Club Sports program. This is an unpaid volunteer position that serves the educational mission of Saint Mary's College. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of all required onboarding requirements, including a criminal background check, before any volunteer activities may begin.

At Saint Mary’s, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments—your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect—and where your work truly matters—Saint Mary’s offers that opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct team practices two to three times per week during the competitive season.
• Lead the team during games, scrimmages, tournaments, and other scheduled competitions.
• Develop individual and team skills while promoting safety, sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, respectful, and competitive team environment.
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for student-athletes.
• Support the student-led structure of the Club Sports program by empowering team captains and club officers in their leadership roles.
• Coordinate with student leaders and the Club Sports Office regarding team scheduling, travel, and program operations.
• Maintain effective communication with student leadership, Club Sports staff, and other College personnel as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with College policies, Club Sports procedures, league regulations, and applicable codes of conduct.
• Perform other volunteer coaching-related duties as assigned by the Club Sports Office.

Requirements

• Previous coaching experience or demonstrated high-level playing experience in Men’s Basketball required.
• Experience working with college-aged students or within a collegiate or club sports environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the rules, techniques, and strategies of the assigned sport.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and motivate student-athletes.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, respectful, and safe team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with student leaders and College personnel.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required by the team's competition schedule.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirement.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

This position is not eligible for benefits except those required by law.