PT - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Arizona Western College; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona Western College in Yuma is seeking a PT Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to assist the head coach with recruitment, scouting, and game planning while supporting student-athletes’ academic success and program administration.

The role includes coordinating practices, travel, eligibility matters, and contributing to strategic initiatives within a dynamic college sports program. The position is part-time with flexible scheduling, up to 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants may indicate language proficiencies (English/Spanish) as relevant.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with organizing practices and game plans.
• Coordinates and schedules team travel and recruiting activities.
• Assists with financial aid and eligibility matters for student-athletes.
• Supports strategic planning initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Of Function

This position will be responsible for assisting the head men’s basketball coach in the areas of recruitment & scouting, coaching, game & practice planning, statistics, and the academic success of student-athletes, as well as the general program administration.

PT - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Salary

$15.15 per hour

Typical Duties

• Serves Students. Assists the head coach with organizing practices and game plans
• Assist the Head Coach with coordinating and scheduling team travel and recruiting activities.
• Assist the Head Coach with financial aid and eligibility matters for student-athletes.
• Supports and participates in strategic initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability and desire to motivate student-athletes to succeed academically and athletically
• Ability to work effectively with the head coach, administration, faculty, students, and alumni

Classification

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment

• Inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Work is performed in an open office environment with staff, students, and community contact and interruptions
• Working environment may include various locations across the service district, with varying noise levels, indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department, or institutional needs
• Must be able to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions
• Indoor athletic venues and locations for athletic events, such as practice and games, possible high noise level
• Outdoor athletic venues and locations for athletic events, such as practice and games, are subject to different weather and possible high noise levels

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 10 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist
• Safely and appropriately operate golf carts or district vehicles
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises

Travel

• Required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support program, department, and institutional needs

Note

• Location: Yuma Campus
• Not Benefits Eligible
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

Posting Date

August 11, 2026

Address Inquiries To

Arizona Western College, Human Resources
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / TTY: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER