Part-time Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Category:

Administrative Positions

Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Springfield, OH

Posted:

Oct 6, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Ref. No.:

Position ID:

193601

About Wittenberg University:

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,200 students, 30 majors, 3 graduate programs, a wealth of pre-professional and cooperative programs, and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays, our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles, while maintaining a good work-life balance.

Job Description:

Wittenberg University is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. This individual will assist the head coach in leading all aspects of an NCAA Division III Men's Basketball program. This is a part-time, exempt-level position through July 31, 2026 (with potential for renewal into the following year), reporting to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the head coach with practice and game-day preparation and execution.
• Evaluate, recruit, and graduate student-athletes.
• Provide service to the Institution as assigned by Director of Athletics & Recreation, reporting to the Director for Facilities & Events.
• Conduct student-worker hiring, training, and supervision.
• Maintain and ensure student-athlete academic integrity.
• Interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators.
• Adhere to NCAA, conference, departmental, and university policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Requirements:

For this position, we require that candidates have a bachelor's degree and at least 1-3 years of previous collegiate coaching or playing experience with the post position, preferably with pole vault events. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be able to interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators. Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Microsoft Office, athletic video and performance review software (i.e. Hudl, Synergy), social media platforms, and recruiting software (i.e. Frontrush).

Travel is required as well as some evening, night, and weekend work.

A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

• Resume
• Cover letter
  Name, relationship, and contact information for three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at or email hure-