Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

Spring Arbor University; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MI is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in player development, practice planning, recruiting, spiritual mentorship, and with the reserve team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong Christian faith and a commitment to mentoring student-athletes.

The role requires supporting team practices, scouting, game prep, and travel, with duties also extending to camps and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and player development.
• Ability to plan and conduct practices and games.
• Strong communication and leadership for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Support the development of student-athletes both athletically and spiritually.
• Help foster a positive team culture reflecting Christian character, sportsmanship, and leadership.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the college mission.
• Participate in game preparation, scouting, film review, and travel coordination.
• Monitor academic progress and encourage student-athlete success in the classroom.
• Assist with camps, clinics and fundraising activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Spring Arbor University is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. This position assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the men’s basketball program, including player development, practice planning, recruiting, spiritual mentorship, and assisting with the reserve team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a passion for mentoring student-athletes, and a commitment to the mission and values of the Spring Arbor University and Men’s Basketball Program.

• Assist in planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and competitions
• Support the development of student-athletes both athletically and spiritually
• Help foster a positive team culture that reflects Christian character, sportsmanship, and leadership
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the mission of the college
• Participate in game preparation, scouting, film review, and travel coordination
• Monitor academic progress and encourage student-athlete success in the classroom
• Assist with camps, clinics and fundraising activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and competitions
• Support the development of student-athletes both athletically and spiritually
• Help foster a positive team culture that reflects Christian character, sportsmanship, and leadership
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the mission of the college
• Participate in game preparation, scouting, film review, and travel coordination
• Monitor academic progress and encourage student-athlete success in the classroom
• Assist with camps, clinics and fundraising activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous coaching and/or collegiate playing experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to mentoring and discipling young men in a Christian environment
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed during the season

Basic Requirement

Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University’s mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is both our moral and legal obligation to ensure that all employment practices are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state statutes, all employment decisions and practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. We evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. As a Christian religious organization, Spring Arbor University operates under the religious exemption provided by federal law, which permits religious organizations, including educational institutions, to give employment preference to individuals who share the University's closely held religious beliefs. The University's hiring practices and equal employment policies are administered in full compliance with both federal and state law.