Assistant Basketball Coach — Recruit, Develop & Lead

Ferrum College; Ferrum (VA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and student-focused work

Mentoring student-athletes

Job summary

Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia, seeks an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach in recruiting, coaching, and program administration within a competitive NCAA Division II environment.

You will help build a strong roster, mentor student-athletes, coordinate practices, and ensure academic progress while promoting integrity and compliance with conference and college policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year.
• Commitment to NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, and Ferrum College policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recruit, coach, and mentor qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in preparing student-athletes for a competitive intercollegiate basketball experience.
• Execute the Head Coach's recruitment plan to build a strong and competitive roster.
• Assist with organizing and conducting team practices, games, and other basketball program activities.
• Assist with program budgeting and administrative operations.
• Promote and maintain a culture of compliance with NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, and Ferrum College rules and regulations.
• Support student-athletes in meeting academic expectations and maintaining academic progress.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to student-athletes and direct them to appropriate academic and campus resources when needed.
• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for competitions, meetings, recruiting, fundraising, alumni activities, and community events.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, and community outreach activities.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.
• Participate on department and campus-wide committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia, seeks an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach in recruiting, coaching, and program administration within a competitive NCAA Division II environment.

You will help build a strong roster, mentor student-athletes, coordinate practices, and ensure academic progress while promoting integrity and compliance with conference and college policies.