Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01219

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Classification Title:

Department:

Athletics

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Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01219

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Classification Title:

Department:

Athletics

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately with a best consideration date of ten days (July 10, 2025) from initial posting.

All documents must be submitted through the online application system. No credentials, emails, or phone calls will be accepted by the Director of Athletics or search committee members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support in the oversight of a successful NCAA DII men’s basketball program.
• Coach assigned players, units, or skill positions in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in men’s basketball.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of student-athletes who will successfully represent the institution academically, athletically and socially.
• Attend to details to effectively act on policies necessary and appropriate for managing NCAA, Gulf South Conference and institutional related compliance.
• Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience.
• Monitor student-athlete’s academic progress to ensure eligibility and student success.
• Assist with and supervise strength and conditioning program(s) in partnership with the Strength & Conditioning staff.
• Assist with management of all program budgets, travel, scheduling and purchasing, in line with the guidelines provided by the athletic department and the Office of Financial Services.
• Monitor the safety of conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Assist with fundraising and community outreach events.
• Additional responsibilities to be assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach or Director of Athletics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the following:

• NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference rules and regulations
• Sport-specific techniques
• Institutional policies, practices and procedures
• Recruiting and compliance-related documentation

Ability to:

• Successfully lead, recruit and manage people
• Execute strong interpersonal skills
• Apply acceptable teaching, coaching and mentoring techniques
• Counsel and advise pre-college and college student-athletes within established rules and expectations
• Manage budgets
• Oversee management of GSC video exchange program
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance
• Administer First Aid, CPR and AED

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set force by the NCAA Division II and the conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable rules.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• Two years of men’s basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Previous coaching experience at the NCAA level 
• Professional Playing Experience

Job Open Date:

06/27/2025

This posting will remain open until closed:

Yes

Job Close Date:

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Quick Link

https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7182

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Professional Reference Sheet

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least two (2) years of experience coaching at the collegiate level?

   • Yes
   • No

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