Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

2 weeks ago


North Andover, United States Merrimack College Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Overview

The assistant men’s basketball coach is responsible for assisting the head men’s basketball coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I men’s basketball program by recruiting academically qualified prospective students-athletes, developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This position reports directly to the head men’s basketball coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletics Conference and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist the head men’s basketball coach in all aspects of running an effective Division I program providing a high level of supervision, leadership and coaching.

  • Serve as recruiting coordinator for the men’s basketball program; participate in the identification, assessment and recruitment of high-quality student-athletes; responsible for working diligently with admissions liaison and communicating effectively with other offices on campus relative to recruiting and campus visit planning.

  • Participate in the development of student-athletes, personally, academically and athletically.

  • Assist in on-court coaching; help plan and run training sessions and practices.

  • Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes.

  • Coordinate team travel planning and logistics.

  • Attend coach and student-athlete meetings.

  • Help monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.

  • Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the head men’s basketball coach


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

  • 3-5 years of previous men’s basketball coaching experience

  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics

  • Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge

  • Knowledge of video editing and production

  • Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines

  • Collegiate basketball playing experience is preferred


Application Materials Should Include:

  • Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning

  • Resume

  • Names and contact information for three (3) references.


This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.


Vaccinations and Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.


Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.


Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.


About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.


Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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