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Posted: 30-Jul-25

Location: Amherst, Massachusetts

Type: Part-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Basketball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Internal Number: 6416124

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6163

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Men's Basketball Program, including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required.

This is a non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching
Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
Analyze the performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning


Recruiting
Participate in scouting and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits


Program Responsibilities
Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program


Qualifications:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.(See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
Successful completion of required reference and background checks


Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Assistant-Men-s-Basketball-Coach_JR6163







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