Coaching Assistant - Men's Basketball
Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Coaching Assistant for Men’s Basketball supports student-athlete academic success and welfare while helping lead a competitive program. Responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes, assisting with practices, games, and travel operations, supporting administrative functions, promoting accountability and team culture, and engaging in community outreach and donor relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Two (2) years of college coaching experience
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- NCAA recruiting and coaching experience
- NCAA recruiting certification, CPR, First Aid, AED
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and administer the Men's Basketball program
- Lead, motivate, and develop student-athletes athletically, academically, personally, and as leaders
- Foster accountability, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture
- Develop and implement practice sessions
- Evaluate team and opponent performance to determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition
- Determine and execute game strategy in consultation with the Head Coach
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA Division II regulations
- Provide resources to support and monitor academic success
- Promote personal development, leadership, and positive team culture
- Assist with travel coordination, scheduling, and day-to-day program logistics
- Support equipment management and practice/game preparation
- Perform administrative tasks such as documentation, reports, and coordination with athletic staff
- Promote the program to alumni, campus, and external stakeholders
- Serve as social media liaison
- Organize and participate in fundraising and alumni engagement
- Represent the University as directed by athletics leadership
Benefits
- Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
- On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Book scholarships
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 8+ hours of vacation per month
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
- 12-15 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
