Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball
About The Position
Join the North Idaho College Men’s Basketball program and help develop student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. NIC is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to support a competitive program committed to athletic achievement, academic success, and personal growth. Working alongside the Head Coach, you will help plan practices, develop game strategies, recruit talented student-athletes, and support all aspects of team operations. From scouting and recruiting to coordinating travel, managing equipment, and assisting with strength and conditioning, you will play an important role in building a successful program. You will also mentor student-athletes, monitor academic progress, promote personal responsibility, and help foster a positive team culture built on integrity, respect, and sportsmanship. We are looking for a coach who can identify and recruit talented student-athletes, build strong relationships, and effectively represent NIC throughout the community. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to supporting student-athlete success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who exercises sound judgment, promotes a safe and inclusive environment, and serves as a positive ambassador for the college and its athletic programs. If you're passionate about coaching, mentoring, recruiting, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, OR an Associate’s degree and minimum two years of related coaching experience
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
- Current valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to supporting student-athlete success
- Collaborative team player
- Sound judgment
- Ability to promote a safe and inclusive environment
- Ability to serve as a positive ambassador for the college and its athletic programs
Responsibilities
- Plan practices
- Develop game strategies
- Recruit talented student-athletes
- Support all aspects of team operations
- Scouting
- Coordinating travel
- Managing equipment
- Assisting with strength and conditioning
- Mentor student-athletes
- Monitor academic progress
- Promote personal responsibility
- Foster a positive team culture built on integrity, respect, and sportsmanship
Benefits
- Retirement
- 13 vacation days per year
- 10 sick days per year
- 14 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
