Basketball Operations Director & Assistant Coach

Central State University; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, seeks a highly organized individual to serve as Director of Basketball Operations / Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. This role supports daily operations, logistics, and administrative functions while contributing to on-court development and strategic planning.

You will coordinate travel, assist with admissions, and support the Head Coach in team activities. The successful candidate will manage travel logistics, academic oversight for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Prior experience in basketball operations or collegiate coaching strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Sportscode, Hudl, Synergy, Spry, Canva, and digital content creation tools.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and travel.
• Commitment to NCAA rules and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of team travel, including booking flights, hotels, and team meals.
• Organize and schedule parent meetings and other team-related events.
• Manage daily operations to ensure efficient execution of the program’s goals.
• Monitor academic progress and collaborate with university academic services.
• Facilitate the admissions process for incoming student-athletes in coordination with admissions and compliance staff.
• Support student-athlete retention and success through proactive communication and academic mentoring.
• Assist in practice planning, scouting, and game preparation.
• Contribute to in-practice instruction and game-day operations as needed.
• Organize, schedule, and oversee summer basketball camps and clinics.
• Ensure all logistics, compliance, and safety measures are effectively managed.
• Utilize software such as Sportscode, Hudl, Synergy, Spry for video analysis and performance tracking.
• Assist with creation of visual content for recruiting and branding using Canva and other graphic design tools.
• Support social media and promotional strategies in partnership with athletics communications team.

Skills

Basketball operations

Coaching support

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Sportscode

Hudl

Synergy

Spry

Canva

Job description

Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, seeks a highly organized individual to serve as Director of Basketball Operations / Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. This role supports daily operations, logistics, and administrative functions while contributing to on-court development and strategic planning.

You will coordinate travel, assist with admissions, and support the Head Coach in team activities. The successful candidate will manage travel logistics, academic oversight for