Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

Posted Date: Jul 29, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $40,560/yr
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Athletic Director
Conference
RMAC (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.  The position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for recruiting and helping to maintain eligibility within the program. This position will also assist with practice planning and the ordering and maintenance of equipment. Thorough work through scouting and game preparation will be essential.  There will also be an emphasis to help with student-athlete development and academic support.  The position will also help to organize and implement travel plans and also help with adherence to all compliance.  The marketing and planning of summer camps, along with fundraising efforts and any other duties as assigned will also be part of the role.  This position will also work to identify potential workers through work study. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of coaching or playing is required.
  • Comprehensive understanding of NCAA Division II basketball operations, compliance, and regulations
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, administrators, alumni, and community members
Program Performance

RMAC Basketball (M) 2024–2025

Western Colorado University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Colorado School of Mines 18–2 29–5
Regis University (Colorado) 14–6 18–14
Colorado Mesa University 13–7 19–10
Metropolitan State University of Denver 13–7 19–10
Black Hills State University 13–7 18–12
Fort Lewis College 12–8 19–12
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 11–9 17–12
Chadron State College 11–9 15–14
Colorado Christian University 9–11 13–15
Westminster University 7–13 13–15
Colorado State University-Pueblo 7–13 12–16
Adams State University 7–13 12–16
Western Colorado University 6–14 8–19
New Mexico Highlands University 5–15 12–16
South Dakota School of the Mines 4–16 4–24
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Zac Claus

2024-2025

Zac Claus

6–14 8–19
2023-2024

Zac Claus

2022-2023

Bradd Schafer

2–20 4–22
2021-2022

Bradd Schafer

4–18 5–23
2020-2021

Bradd Schafer

6–12
2019-2020

Bradd Schafer

11–11 14–14
2018-2019

Bradd Schafer

3–19 6–22

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