Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Union Level

Department

Men's Basketball

Campus

Stockton

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Union Level

Department

Men's Basketball

Campus

Stockton

Posting Number

201304283P

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

12

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

04/23/2026

Close Date

04/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
Under the general direction of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, the Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach assists with coaching duties for the Men’s Basketball program, operating under NCAA bylaws, including taking the lead in preparing student-athletes for personal, academic and sport specific success. Assists the head coach with teaching game strategy, training for athletic competition, and participates in the overall coordination of the men’s basketball program. | | Essential Functions |
- Assists head coach with organizing and preparing team practices, to include the teaching/coaching of individual student-athletes regarding sport specific training, development, and preparation for competition. - Leads, monitors, and coordinates individual training and practice sessions. - Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal goals, including academic and athletic development. - Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach; to include the scheduling of facilities, travel management, equipment management, and overall operations of an NCAA Division I men’s basketball program.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Education, Coaching, Sport Science, or related field. - Two (2) years of related basketball experience: playing, coaching, or player development.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules. - Previous experience coaching or playing at the collegiate level and experience in independent decision making. - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Foster a cooperative work environment. - Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. - Knowledge of travel/lodging planning, scheduling, organizing and coordinating skills. - Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise. - Basic computer skills and social media skills. - Basic understanding of budget oversight and control. - General knowledge of NCAA, West Coast Conference and University of the Pacific rules and regulations as they pertain to student-athletes and prospective student-athletes. - Basic knowledge of arranging travel for large groups. - Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. - Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

| | Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Requires lengthy durations of time spent outdoors. Ability to do physical tasks related to pool preparation for meets/practices. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed in both a standard office environment as well as at sports venues. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Travel may be required.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. | | Hiring Range | $70,304 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. | | Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

| | Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement |
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Education, Coaching, Sport Science, or related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least two (2) years of related basketball experience: playing, coaching, or player development?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • CSHP Job Posting
   • ACCP Job Posting
   • Personal Referral
   • Pacific Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Other Document 2

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