Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

About The Position

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of Merrimack College’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball program. The role includes developing and implementing training sessions, practices, and competition plans; educating and coaching student-athletes; and supporting their personal, academic, and athletic development. The coach helps operate the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro Conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations, and policies. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The assistant coach contributes to team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, game preparation, and administrative operations. The role also supports student-athlete academic success, fosters a positive and disciplined team culture, and represents Merrimack College with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach or sport administrator. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their motivation and interest, relevant experience, and experience with and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values. The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.

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.
Candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate basketball and/or coaching experience.
NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Assist 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.
Support student-athletes’ personal, academic, and athletic development by fostering a positive, disciplined, 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 identification and evaluation, communication with recruits and families, campus visits, and other recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA and institutional rules.
Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment, facilities, and related administrative responsibilities.
Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches, and auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
Represent Merrimack College and the Men’s Basketball program professionally and with 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 program.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach or sport administrator.