Assistant Coach - Mens Basketball (2 positions to be filled)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks an Assistant Coach for its Men's Basketball team. This full-time position involves coaching and teaching student athletes, ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations, and maintaining team morale. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kinesiology and experience in coaching.

Benefits

Superior benefit package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years professional coaching experience in respective sport.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach student athletes in basketball.
• Supervise team activities and maintain discipline.
• Instruct students on physical health and safety.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Sports Rules Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Assistant Coach - Mens Basketball (2 positions to be filled)

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Â

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
  
  

Requisition 202500027ES Title Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball (2 positions to be filled) FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department Athletics Division Office of the President Open Date 05/21/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field with a minimum of four years professional coaching experience in respective sport. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Serves as Assistant Coach for the Men's Basketball team and supervises in one or more university-recognized intercollegiate activities or special athletic programs.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Basketball. Responsible for but not limited to the following duties: Standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Included as typical coaching duties are team supervision and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Teaches, tutors, instructs, or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Must have thorough understanding of sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. Expected to develop an appropriate rapport with community and University personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Men's Basketball Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee's contributions to the team's performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43604

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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