Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – Recruiting & Player Dev

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for an 11‑month, 0.92 FTE appointment. You will assist the Head Coach with practices, scheduling, recruiting, and NCAA/Conference compliance to help build a competitive program.

The role emphasizes player development, game day operations, academic monitoring, and community outreach, with a focus on Division II recruiting and visibility in the Fairmont area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must have coached at Division II level.
• Driver’s license required.
• Preferred 3–5 years of Division II college coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with practice planning and scheduling.
• Collaborates with Head Coach and Director of Athletics to create a competitive schedule.
• Assists in planning team meetings, study sessions, and required events.
• Develops social media and marketing plans with coaching staff.
• Creates opportunities for program visibility in Fairmont/Marion Co. and surrounding counties.
• Recruits student-athletes to compete at the Division II level.
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes.
• Ensures compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules.
• Assists with private giving to generate supplemental revenue for the program.
• Assists with player development and game day scouting and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Team leadership

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fairmont State University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for an 11‑month, 0.92 FTE appointment. You will assist the Head Coach with practices, scheduling, recruiting, and NCAA/Conference compliance to help build a competitive program.

The role emphasizes player development, game day operations, academic monitoring, and community outreach, with a focus on Division II recruiting and visibility in the Fairmont area.