Assistant Coach, Basketball (Part-Time)

Jefferson Health Plans; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in NCAA sport program operations, including training plans, recruiting, and student‑athlete development. This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and inclusion while aligning with the university’s mission.

The position involves travel coordination, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules, while mentoring student‑athletes toward academic and athletic success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of collegiate coaching or playing experience.
• PA Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Head Coach in developing and executing training plans and student‑athlete development initiatives.
• Collaborates to recruit and retain qualified student‑athletes with strong academics and character.
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship and accountability.
• Assists with travel coordination, equipment maintenance, and scheduling of practices and competitions.
• Supports NCAA, conference, and institutional rules compliance and program alignment with university goals.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the management and daily operations of the NCAA sport program, contributing to recruiting efforts, training sessions, and the mentorship of student athletes to promote success in competition, academics, and personal development. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion while helping advance the overall mission and goals of the program.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Supports the Head Coach in developing, implementing, and executing all aspects of the sport program, including training plans, competitive strategies, and student‑athlete development initiatives, while promoting a consistent coaching philosophy.


• Collaborates with the Head Coach to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain qualified student‑athletes who demonstrate strong academic performance, athletic ability, and character.


• Contributes to a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and holistic student‑athlete well‑being.


• Assists with day‑to‑day program operations, including travel coordination, equipment procurement and maintenance, and scheduling of practices and competitions to ensure efficient program functioning.


• Supports compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and standards, serves as a mentor and advocate for student‑athletes, and promotes alignment with the university’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience - Required

• Less than 1 year Collegiate Coaching or playing experience

Licenses and Certifications - Preferred

• DL - Driver’s License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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