Assistant Basketball Coach Season Dates– 312027

The hiring rate for this position is $4000 for the season: 10/01/2026 3/01/2027.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the coach with daily practice preparation and training on the field coaching recruiting prospective student-athletes and scouting opponents. This position is expected to communicate and develop a rapport with student-athletes faculty/staff and alumni. The Assistant Basketball Coach is also responsible for assisting with facilities home game management and/or equipment room responsibilities during the academic year at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head Coach with managing directing and overseeing the CIA basketball program including coaching team meetings and overall organization of the team.
• Attend informational interest meetings at the beginning of each season.
• Assist the Head coach with planning organizing and conducting tryouts.
• Coordinate skill development and assist the Head coach with designing coaching strategies which prepare the team for competition.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic academic emotional and social growth.
• Foster a culture of positivity support and confidence.
• Manage the safety health and conduct of players during team meetings practices and games.
• Serve in the Head Coach role in the absence of the Head coach for any game or practice.
• Assist the Head coach with the planning organization and supervision of practice per week during the season.
• Travel with the team for all away contests typically on the weekends. Drive a 14-passenger mini-bus if necessary.
• Assist the Athletics Department with game day management.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies including uniform disbursement and collection.
• Identify recruit and retain current students as well as incoming and prospective students.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associates Degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year as a previous basketball assistant coach at the high school and/or college level or two (2) to four (4) years as a college level basketball athlete.

Licenses / Certifications:

• First Aid/Adult CPR/AED.
• Valid Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and dependable.
• Display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to keep a positive mindset and convey confidence.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be trained to operate a 14-passenger mini-bus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures (hot or cold).
• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as needed.
• Regular work requires a great deal of standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend stoop or reach as needed.

Required Experience:

Junior IC