Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Colby College•Colby, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Colby College, a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), offers 32 intercollegiate sports at the Division III level, alongside a robust campus recreation program. With over one-third of its 2,200 students participating in intercollegiate sports and nearly three-quarters involved in fitness and recreation, Colby boasts state-of-the-art athletics facilities. The department is seeking an assistant men’s basketball coach for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This role involves assisting the head coach in all aspects of running a competitive Division III program.

Requirements

Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same
Ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
Must be able to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in situations where individuals express opinions or exhibit strong emotions
Frequently required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks
Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required

Responsibilities

On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
Plan and prepare for games
Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
Monitor academic progress of athletes
Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
Research academic and athletic credentials
Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone calls, and one-on-one meetings
Organize and implement recruit visits
Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
Serve as an effective role model for College age students
Assist with day-to-day operations of the program
Provide effective communication to the head coach
Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
Assist with the coordination of team travel
Position will have a secondary assignment within the department