Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

Job Title

Assistant Coach - Mens Basketball

Department

Mens Basketball

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist the Head Mens Basketball coach in organizing and administering all aspects of our NCAA Division I mens basketball program. Essential duties include but are not limited to: day to day coaching of student athletes; individual skill instruction; recruiting athletically and academically sound competitive student athletes that can compete at the NCAA Division I level; scheduling to enhance championship opportunities; oversee team travel planning; oversee and promote compliance of NCAA rules among staff student athletes and representatives of athletic interest; serve as a positive role model for student athletes; and assist Head Coach with managing assigned budgeted funds. Serve as the Defensive Specialist of all defensive systems oversee staff and team managers serve as housing liaison for off-campus apartments oversee admissions for incoming players and work with the Academic Counselor to monitor tutor and study hall assignments work with agents for graduation athletes and act as a liaison with the MTSU Public Safety Department. Work to enhance the image of the University promote positive community relations and perform other related tasks or projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree in HHP or related field preferred.

Required Related Experience

Two (2) years of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) high school college and/or professional coaching experience or collegiate playing experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Desirable Related Experience

Four (4) years of high school AAU college or professional coaching and or playing experience at the college level preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

Application Review Date:May 29 2026; for optimal consideration please apply before April 23 2026