Assistant Basketball Coach

Trustees of Mount Holyoke College; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Trustees of Mount Holyoke College is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Basketball Coach to support the intercollegiate program during the competitive season. The role emphasizes on-court coaching, practice execution, and game-day preparation, with a focus on student-athlete development and team culture.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily practices, developing strategies, and attending in-season meetings and contests.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required for collegiate coaching roles.
• MA/MS preferred for advanced coaching credentials.

Responsibilities

• On-Court Coaching & Practice Execution: assist in daily practices and skill development.
• Game Preparation & In-Game Management: support game strategy and bench adjustments.
• In-Season Team Operations: attend practices, meetings, and contests.
• Student-Athlete Development: foster inclusive, healthy, and safe team culture.
• Cultural Alignment: reinforce head coach’s philosophy and standards.
• Other duties as assigned by head coach.

Skills

Coaching

Player development

NCAA Division III familiarity

NEWMAC familiarity

CPR/AED certification

Valid driver's license

Education

BA/BS

MA/MS

Job description

Job Details

• Job no: R-0000003553
• Position Title: Assistant Basketball Coach
• Faculty or Staff: Staff
• Full Time or Part Time: Part time
• In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person
• Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $20.00 Rate of pay commensurate with experience
• Start Date: 10/15/2026

Job Description

The Part-Time Assistant Basketball Coach provides on-court, operational, and instructional support to the intercollegiate basketball program during the competitive season. This position focuses primarily on student-athlete development, daily practice execution, game-day preparation, and strategy implementation. This is a non-recruiting, seasonal role tailored to active team operations. This position contributes to the College’s mission by fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that empowers student-athletes to grow as individuals, competitors, and leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• On-Court Coaching & Practice Execution: Assist the head coach in organizing, planning, and conducting daily practices, including executing training programs and skill development for assigned positional groups.
• Game Preparation & In-Game Management: Support the head coach in developing game strategies, preparing scouting briefs, and managing bench strategy and adjustments during contests.
• In-Season Team Operations: Attend and support team needs at all in-season practices, team meetings, and contests (both home and away).
• Student-Athlete Development: Create an inclusive team environment that fosters a positive culture of health, well-being, and safety, allowing student-athletes to grow as students, athletes, leaders, and individuals.
• Cultural Alignment: Support and execute the head coach’s vision, philosophy, and strategic plan by consistently reinforcing the team’s cultural standards.
• Other Duties: Perform additional in-season, team-focused duties as assigned by the head coach.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Collegiate coaching The ability to foster positive relationships with student-athletes and promote a positive team culture at a competitive liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards.
• Member of the NEWMAC and NCAA Division III.
• CPR/AED certification
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS
• Hire rate: $20.00 / Hour

Background Checks

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Other Notes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.