Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball

amherst; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball. The full-time, 12-month position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including athlete development, recruiting, team logistics, and compliance.

The role requires flexibility to work some nights, weekends, and travel overnight for away games and tournaments. Amherst College is committed to inclusive excellence and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Understanding of athletics in a competitive academic environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive college vehicles; CORI check.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel overnight.
• Successful reference and background checks completed.
• Familiarity with Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices.
• Provide technical instruction, skill development, and individual feedback to student-athletes.
• May provide preparation and logistical support for games and tournaments.
• Foster an environment focused on growth, accountability, and team cohesion.
• Assist with recruitment identification, evaluation, and visits.
• Coordinate and participate in on-campus recruiting visits and events.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with guidelines.
• Manage team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Drive college vehicles to practices, games, and tournaments as necessary.
• Assist in equipment management and inventory control.
• Maintain records related to team activities, recruiting, and travel.
• Assist the Head Coach with administrative tasks and program planning as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Team logistics

Player development

Administrative tasks

Compliance

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-6 years of relevant experience

Job description

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball position. The Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball is a full-time, 12-month position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $39,000 - $43,000 annually.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.

The Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball supports the team's Head Coach in all aspects of the program's operation. This includes student-athlete development, recruiting, team logistics, and compliance. The role requires flexibility to work some nights, weekends, and to travel overnight for away games and tournaments. The Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices.
• Provide technical instruction, skill development, and individual feedback to student-athletes.
• May provide preparation and logistical support for games and tournaments.
• Foster an environment focused on growth, accountability, and team cohesion.

Recruitment

• Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Communicate with recruits and their families through phone, email, and in-person visits.
• Coordinate and participate in on-campus recruiting visits and events.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with institutional, conference, and NCAA guidelines.

Team Operations & Logistics

• Manage team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and meals for away contests.
• Drive college vehicles to practices, games, and tournaments as necessary.
• Assist in equipment management and inventory control.

Administrative & Compliance Support

• Maintain records related to team activities, recruiting, and travel.
• Assist the Head Coach with administrative tasks and program planning as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree, or 4-6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience (collegiate or competitive level preferred).
• Understanding of the role of athletics in a competitive academic environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive college vehicles; must successfully complete the Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.
• Willingness and availability to work nights, weekends, and travel overnight as required.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check.

Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.