Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
About The Position
The Assistant Coach Men's Basketball assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in operating a NCAA Division I men’s basketball program. The role supports training, practice and competition planning; coaches and educates student-athletes; and contributes to their personal, academic and athletic development. The position is full-time and reports directly to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The coach assists with all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro Conference and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies. The role includes supporting team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel and game preparation; helping plan and conduct practices; and preparing student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. It also involves contributing to student-athletes’ academic progress and overall well-being, coordinating program logistics and administration, and representing Merrimack College with professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity. The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing their motivation and interest, relevant experience, and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values. Candidates should explain how they will foster a culture that supports the mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and success in developing basketball skills and student-athlete performance.
- Strong knowledge of basketball instruction, game preparation and competitive collegiate basketball.
- Commitment to supporting student-athletes’ academic success, personal development and overall well-being.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks by established deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni, donors and other members of the Merrimack College community.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Applicants must describe how they will foster a culture supporting Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission.
Nice To Haves
- Collegiate basketball and/or coaching experience.
- NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with supervision and administration of the men’s basketball program, including team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel and game preparation.
- Organize, plan and conduct effective and efficient basketball practices.
- Help prepare individual student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
- Contribute to student-athletes’ personal, academic and athletic development by fostering a positive, disciplined and team-oriented environment and promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability and personal growth.
- Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress, encourage effective time management, and collaborate with institutional resources to support academic success.
- Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including identifying and evaluating prospects, communicating with recruits and families, arranging campus visits and participating in other recruiting activities in accordance with applicable rules.
- Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment, facilities and other program administration.
- Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches and auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
- Represent Merrimack College and the Men’s Basketball program with professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
- Promote compliance with NCAA rules, Metro Conference requirements and Merrimack College policies.
- Participate in departmental activities, including staff meetings, compliance education, professional development, guest speaker presentations and other events and meetings.
- Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising, community outreach and other activities supporting the Men’s Basketball program.
- Fulfill other assigned areas of responsibility as directed by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and/or sport administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
