Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach — Recruit & Develop Student‑Athletes

Carleton College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental retirement plan

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Recreation center access

On-campus benefits

Job summary

Carleton College seeks an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to assist in training, travel, practices, and recruitment for our NCAA Division III program. This part‑time role requires some evening and weekend hours, with a typical season from September through March and annual coaching appointments.

The position emphasizes commitment to student‑athlete success, ethics, and teamwork within a liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree is required.
• 1–2 years coaching or playing at the collegiate level.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to help recruit, teach and coach student‑athletes in a challenging academic environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and preparing team training, travel, coaching practices, recruiting and teaching student‑athletes.
• Share in all aspects of recruitment and identify, attract, matriculate and retain outstanding student‑athletes to the college.
• Attend meetings related to coaching/teaching: working with the head coach and other staff.
• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Comply with NCAA Division III, MIAC, Carleton College and Athletic Department policies and rules.
• Support students balancing academics and athletics in a rigorous environment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship during practices and contests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Recruiting

Driver’s license

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

Carleton College seeks an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to assist in training, travel, practices, and recruitment for our NCAA Division III program. This part‑time role requires some evening and weekend hours, with a typical season from September through March and annual coaching appointments.

The position emphasizes commitment to student‑athlete success, ethics, and teamwork within a liberal arts setting.