coach with talent identification, skills development, scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and game-day operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Assist the head coach with recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic potential, personal integrity, and competitive skill.
- Assist with developing and implementing practical training, practice, and conditioning programs to prepare student-athletes for high-level competition while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship.
- Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring all gear meets safety, performance, and branding standards.
- Assist with game-day operations, including team preparation, in-game decision-making, fan engagement initiatives, and coordination of concessions and support staff.
- Ensure compliance with NAIA, Sun Conference, and institutional rules, including eligibility, training, recruiting, and reporting requirements.
- Promote a positive team culture that supports academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and personal well-being.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of basketball coaching or similar experience
- GED or High School Diploma
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities KSAs:
- Comprehensive understanding of Basketball techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices at the collegiate level.
- Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
- Understanding of student-athlete development, academic support practices, and safe training standards
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to instruct, motivate, and mentor student-athletes.
- Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure, particularly during practice and competitive play.
- Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or other specific requirements of law:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
Normal Work Schedule: This position is part-time (OPS) hourly. The position is heavily scheduled on evenings and weekends; however, the actual part-time work schedule will be determined upon hire.
LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Part-time/On-site
Target Hiring Salary: $19.23/Hourly ($20,000)
Application Deadline Date: The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.
Application Process: In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format): Cover Letter, Resume. If any of these three items are missing, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.
