Head Men's Basketball Coach

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Head Men's Basketball Coach to lead its competitive NCAA Division III team. The role includes managing the program, recruiting student-athletes, and fostering an inclusive culture, contributing to the historical success of the athletics department.

Benefits

Education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents

Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match

Group medical insurance

Generous vacation, sick and personal time

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of successful collegiate coaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete development.
• Coaching licenses and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program.
• Identify, recruit, and retain talented student-athletes.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

On March 10, the University of Pittsburgh announced the implementation of a strategichiring freeze. Currently, the University is only accepting applications for positions that are essential oroperationally critical. Those positions are listed on our website.

Job Description - Head Men's Basketball Coach (25002917)

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Bradford Athletics - Pennsylvania-Bradford - ( 25002917 )

Join a thriving athletic program at Pitt-Bradford and be part of a tradition of success. We’re seeking an enthusiastic and driven Men’s Basketball Coach to lead our competitive NCAA Division III team. Build on our winning legacy, recruit top-tier student-athletes, and foster a culture of excellence both on and off the court. As a founding member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC), Pitt-Bradford boasts a history of success in men’s basketball, with a dedicated fan base and strong institutional support. We're looking for a coach ready to sustain and elevate our winning culture.

Compensation: $42-$45,000/year - 10 months (Aug 1 - May 31) paid over 12.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program, including strategic planning, player development, and competitive performance.
• Identify, recruit, and retain talented student-athletes who embody the Division III balance of academic and athletic achievement.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with athletic staff and university departments to ensure academic support, compliance, and team success.
• Uphold and enforce all NCAA, AMCC, and university regulations and standards.

Requirements:

· 3–7 years of successful collegiate coaching experience (preferably NCAA Division III).

· Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete development and academic success.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

· Coaching licenses and certifications preferred.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits .

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Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations. Oversees assistant coaching staff.

Essential Functions

Responsible for administering all aspects of the men’s basketball program including coaching, promoting, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising assistants, monitoring academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes, and fulfilling other such duties as they arise or as assigned.

Physical Effort

The position requires long non-traditional work hours. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Coach.Head - Regional

Campus Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Work Schedule to vary seasonally. Reg hours 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $42,000-$45,000 Annually

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets