Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Recruiting

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merrimack College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball in North Andover, MA. The role supports the Head Coach in all programs including training, recruitment, and travel logistics, while fostering academic and athletic development among student-athletes.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, evaluating prospects, coordinating team travel, and maintaining program integrity with NCAA rules. Bachelor’s degree required; division I experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and success in the development of basketball skills and student-athlete performance.
• Strong knowledge of basketball instruction, game preparation and competitive collegiate basketball.
• Commitment to supporting the academic success, personal development and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks by established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni, donors and other members of the Merrimack College community.
• Collegiate basketball and/or coaching experience preferred.
• NCAA Division I playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the supervision and administration of all aspects of the men’s basketball program under the direction of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, including team organization, training, recruiting, equipment, travel, and game preparation.
• Assist in organizing, planning, and conducting effective and efficient basketball practices.
• Help prepare individual student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
• Participate in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes by fostering a positive, disciplined, and team-oriented rowing environment while promoting sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and personal growth.
• Help monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, including maintaining awareness of academic requirements, encouraging effective time management, and collaborating with appropriate institutional resources to support student-athlete academic success.
• Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with recruiting prospective student-athletes, including identification and evaluation of prospects, communication with recruits and families, campus visits and other recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA and institutional rules.
• Assist with team travel, tournament logistics, scheduling, equipment, facilities and other administrative responsibilities associated with the operation of the men’s basketball program.
• Provide leadership to additional coaching staff, volunteer coaches and auxiliary staff members, if applicable.
• Represent Merrimack College and the Men’s Basketball program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, Metro Conference requirements and Merrimack College policies.
• Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, professional development, guest speaker presentations and other departmental events and meetings.
• Assist with alumni engagement, fundraising, community outreach and other activities that support the continued development of the Merrimack College Men’s Basketball program.
• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and/or sport administrator.

Connaissances

Basketball coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Recruiting

Student-athlete support

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Merrimack College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball in North Andover, MA. The role supports the Head Coach in all programs including training, recruitment, and travel logistics, while fostering academic and athletic development among student-athletes.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, evaluating prospects, coordinating team travel, and maintaining program integrity with NCAA rules. Bachelor’s degree required; division I experience preferred.