Basketball Player Development – Assistant Coach

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

University of San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Coach, Player Development for men’s basketball to guide individual skill growth and long-term development for student-athletes. You will collaborate with coaching, strength and conditioning, and performance teams to tailor development plans that elevate on-court results and off-court growth.

The role emphasizes film breakdown, player analytics, and mentorship, while supporting practice planning, game prep, and academic progress within NCAA

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior coaching or several years of playing D1sports at the collegiate or professional level.
• Demonstrated expertise in individual skill instruction (shooting mechanics, ball-handling, footwork, finishing, etc.)
• Strong understanding of film breakdown and player analytics
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with student-athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance standards
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized skill development plans for each player based on position, role, and areas of improvement
• Conduct individual and small-group workouts (pre-practice, post-practice, and out-of-season)
• Analyze film to identify player tendencies, strengths, and areas for growth; deliver actionable feedback to the head coach/staff
• Track player progress through measurable benchmarks (shooting percentages, ball-handling metrics, etc.)
• Assist in practice planning and execution under direction of the Head Coach
• Support scouting and game-day preparation as assigned
• Mentor student-athletes on professional habits, work ethic, and career planning
• Assist with administrative duties as needed or as directed by the Head Coach
• Monitor the academic progress of select players assigned by the Head Coach
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations

Job description

University of San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Coach, Player Development for men’s basketball to guide individual skill growth and long-term development for student-athletes. You will collaborate with coaching, strength and conditioning, and performance teams to tailor development plans that elevate on-court results and off-court growth.

The role emphasizes film breakdown, player analytics, and mentorship, while supporting practice planning, game prep, and academic progress within NCAA