Assistant Coach

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

515050

Working Title

Assistant Coach

Job Title

Assistant Coach 1

Job Type

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

515050

Working Title

Assistant Coach

Job Title

Assistant Coach 1

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Mens Basketball

Job Purpose

Assistant coach of men’s basketball.

Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Assist the head coach with various aspects of the men’s basketball program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Proven record of successful basketball coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level or successful basketball program experience at the collegiate level. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.

Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including recruiting, assisting with practice and conditioning, player and public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. | | Benefits Information |
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 06/06/2025 | | Screening Date | 06/16/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Transcripts 2 2. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

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