The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach /Associate Head Coach provides assistance in all phases of coaching the Division I men’s basketball program including: student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and game coaching. Also provide administrative support as assigned.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Assist in all aspects of the student-athlete development and performance of the men’s basketball program, to include:

• Assist in organizing and implementing the recruitment process.
• Instructing and supervising daily drills, workout sessions.
• Scouting opponents.
• Organizing and leading preseason and off-season conditioning.
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes

2. Assist with administrative functions with the men’s basketball program:

• Monitoring academic progress and working closely with the academic center

3. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

• Assisting the head coach in coordinating fund-raising and community service activities.
• Providing leadership and direction to the program’s community service activities.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to enhance the image and visibility of the men’s basketball program.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required): 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• For Assistant Coach Level: 2-3 years successful experience coaching basketball and/or previous Head Coaching experience
• For Associate Head Coach Level: 5-6 years successful experience coaching basketball at the NCAA Division I level and/or previous Head Coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success

Additional Considerations:

• NCAA Division I experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students
• Knowledge of, and an appreciation for conference and NCAA rules
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.