Coach Associate

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX seeks a Coach Associate to assist the men’s basketball program. You will support the head coach in teaching skills, developing game plans, and supervising student-athletes.

This exempt, full-time role requires a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology or related field with coaching experience; basketball coaching and recruiting duties are central, with adherence to NCAA Division I rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience.
• Coaching experience in basketball desirable.
• Combination of education, experience, and training could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in basketball.
• Assist Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision.
• Recruit prospective student athletes and ensure compliance with NCAA rules and policies.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Recruiting

NCAA compliance

Student mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Requisition:

202600311S

Title:

Coach Associate

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

Athletics

Division:

Office of the President

Open Date:

10/05/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in basketball is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory work for Sam Houston Men’s Basketball.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Basketball. Assists the Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48854

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report