Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball (on-site)

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced is seeking a part-time (38% FTE), 1-year contract team coach under the direction of the Head Coach, Men's Basketball. The role includes recruiting, retention, coaching, game and practice management, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.

Responsibilities include NCAA compliance, assisting with game and practice management, and evaluating athletes while promoting professional conduct at events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of related experience, or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program.
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport and basic coaching principles.
• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with athletic participants.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules.
• Valid driver's license (required).
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of NCAA, conference, and athletic department rules and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility.
• Assist Head Coach with management of games and practices, including drills, conditioning, and statistics.
• Analyze performance and recruit future student-athletes within NCAA rules.
• Observe players to identify areas for improvement and evaluate performance.
• Represent and promote professional conduct at events and games.
• Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1 year related experience

NCAA rules knowledge

Interpersonal skills

NAIA rules knowledge

Valid Driver's License

CPR/AED/First Aid (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary $20,000 for life of contract.

Job Closing Date

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around August 17, 2026.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility

This position is fully on-site.

This is a part-time (38 %of FTE), 1-year contract position with a variable schedule.

About The Job

Under general direction, oversees specific aspects of a small to mid-size sports program. May provide guidance to other personnel. Under the direction of the Head Coach, Men's Basketball, the incumbent will assist with managing the team along with shared responsibility in the areas of recruiting, retention, coaching, game and practice management, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and athletic department rules and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility within the scope of assigned duties.
• Under guidance of head coach, develops technical aspects of player coaching by providing instruction to student-athletes in how to perform their sport. Assist the Head Coach with the management of games and practices. Tasks may include, but not be limited to, conducting drills, monitoring practices, overseeing strength and conditioning sessions, managing statistics and video exchange program.
• Analyzes performance and instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. Assist in the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of future student-athletes within the rules of the NCAA and its respective competitive conference, and Campus. Maintain accurate records related to recruit contacts, evaluations, and visits.
• Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement.
• Participates in the evaluation of student athletes' performance.
• Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all events and games.
• Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures, including student-athlete benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree In related area from an accredited institution; and
• 1 yr of related experience, or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program; and
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles; and
• General knowledge of NCAA rules; and
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants; and
• Knowledge of NAIA rules; and
• Valid Drivers License (required).
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (preferred)

Background Check

Background check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Smoke And Tobacco Free Policy

The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify

All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/