Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Title Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Agency East Texas A&M University Department Athletics Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Summary The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting with the management, coaching, and oversight of certain phases of the program necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport. Duties & Responsibilities Ensures adherence to all rules and regulations of East Texas A&M University-Commerce, Conference, and the NCAA. Completes data entry related tasks, creates and maintains files, and provides statistical analysis. Coordinates student‑athlete needs as assigned. Assists with recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student–athletes for the basketball team. Recruits and serves as a point of contact with high school and community college transfer athletes upon taking and passing the NCAA Recruiting Test. Assists with player development, training, study table, etc. Participates in practice and training sessions. Coordinates activities through the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Assists in marketing and promotion of basketball. Assists with the coordination of basketball travel. Assists with marketing of camp and camp instruction. Assist head coach as needed. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Must have experience in coaching basketball at the collegiate level, organizing and conducting basketball camps for young athletes, previous recruiting experience, general knowledge of NCAA rules, knowledge of Men’s Basketball terminology and skill level, self‑motivated and team‑oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to: multitask and work cooperatively with others; accumulate, organize, decipher and interpret recruiting notes; travel and work evenings and weekends. Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Physical Requirements: None. Other Requirements: None. Preferred Education / Skills / Experience Master’s degree in a related field; demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules; graphic design experience. Supervision Of Others May supervise student workers. Benefits Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance. ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums. 12 – 15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP). Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees. Career Growth & Development Access to cutting‑edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution. Academic Excellence ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers nationally recognized academic programs. Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options. First accredited institution to offer a competency‑based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online. State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470‑square‑foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art simulation hospital and a 1,300‑acre agricultural research farm. Vibrant Campus Life Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community. Prime Location & Growth Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas. Security & Background Check All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed