Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Player Development

Plymouth State University; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 1,705,000 - 2,428,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a motivated and dedicated Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to join the Panthers coaching staff. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the men’s basketball program while helping create a competitive, positive, and student-athlete-centered environment.

This role supports daily operations, practice planning, game prep, recruiting, academic progress monitoring, travel, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in basketball coaching, playing, recruiting, or related fields preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and player development desired.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and the university community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of daily basketball operations and program administration.
• Plan and conduct practices, workouts, and skill-development sessions.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, film breakdown, and in-game coaching.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist with recruiting visits, communications, evaluations, and admissions coordination.
• Monitor and support academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing of student-athletes.
• Assist with travel arrangements, equipment management, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, community outreach, camps, clinics, and program initiatives.
• Represent Plymouth State University and the men’s basketball program professionally and positively.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Player development

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Video analysis software

Scouting software

Job description

Plymouth State University is seeking a motivated and dedicated Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to join the Panthers coaching staff. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the men’s basketball program while helping create a competitive, positive, and student-athlete-centered environment.

This role supports daily operations, practice planning, game prep, recruiting, academic progress monitoring, travel, and community engagement.