Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Season Practice / Start Date: September 2026

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach will support the Head Women's Basketball Coach in all aspects of operating a successful NJCAA women's basketball program while promoting academic excellence, student development, and competitive success.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain eligible student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach in meeting designated roster goals established by the Director of Athletics and NJCAA guidelines.
• Assist in planning and conducting practices, skill development sessions, and game preparation.
• Provide instruction in basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, technical skills, and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with scouting opponents, game strategy, and player evaluations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Foster a positive team culture built on sportsmanship, accountability, and respect.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
• Promote high academic standards and support student-athlete success through class attendance, academic persistence, retention, and graduation.
• Monitor and manage student-athlete conduct during practices, competitions, team travel, and campus events.
• Assist with equipment management, game-day operations, and other program administrative duties.
• Attend BHCC athletic events, admissions events, and recruiting activities as assigned.
• Support compliance with NJCAA, institutional, and conference rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level required.
• Previous experience coaching basketball athletes preferred.
• Previous collegiate or professional playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball techniques, training methods, rules, and player development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR/AED certification required or ability to obtain before the start of employment.
• Valid driver's license required and willingness to provide van transportation for student-athletes to competitions and team activities.

Additional Information:

Salary: $2,000-$2,500 (depending on experience)

Pay Schedule: Compensation will be paid in 4-8 installments.

Review Date: Open until filled.

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above area encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.