Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Waiver Programs

Discounts to YMCA

Job summary

Western Illinois University is seeking an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach in Macomb, IL. This role supports the head coach in practices and competition, develops players, and assists with recruiting efforts and contact with prospective student‑athletes.

The position emphasizes building relationships and representing the program publicly. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience coaching intercollegiate basketball; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience coaching intercollegiate basketball.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with conducting practices and competition.
• Develop individual players’ skills and performance.
• Assist with recruiting and contacting prospective student‑athletes.
• Promote and maintain positive public relations for the program.

Skills

Intercollegiate coaching

Head coaching experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Locations: Macomb, IL

Appointment: July 2026

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach with conducting practices and competition
• Individual development
• Assist with recruiting and contacting prospective student-athletes
• Promote and maintain positive public relations

Salary: $50,000-$56,000 per year.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance plans (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid time-off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Waiver Programs
• Discounts to the local YMCA

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS).

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our benefits homepage at https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience coaching intercollegiate basketball.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• 3-5 years experience coaching at the DI level.
• Previous head coaching experience.
• Degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Additional Information:

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state.

Western's traditional, residential main campus in Macomb, Illinois is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, serves the immediate Quad Cities region.

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students.