Assistant Basketball Coach Jobs
Assistant Basketball Coach jobs are open across high schools, colleges, and professional organizations at every level from entry-level volunteer to associate head coach, with specializations in player development, recruiting coordination, and strength and conditioning integration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations.
- Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range.
- Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program.
- Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule.
- Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel and meal arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs.
- Assist with the purchase, distribution, collection, and inventory of team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
- Updating, educating staff, and overseeing the compliance of the Department of Athletics camp manual
- Support team fundraising efforts.
- Assist in developing, coordinating and growing the Department of Athletics camps and recreational programming
- Serving as the liaison to surrounding communities for camps/clinics
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous coaching experience required, collegiate coaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations
- Experience and competence in various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
- Strong organizational and written skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Master’s degree in related field
- Ability to function in growing environment
- Strong collaborative abilities
- Role modeling
- Ability to work graciously with various groups of people
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Salary: $49,450.00
- FLSA Status: Exempt (salary), full-time (37.50 hours/week)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Adhere to NCAA, conference, and Dominican University rules and regulations.
- Identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified candidates to maintain the roster range.
- Assist in managing the operating budget and agency account for the program.
- Contribute to the development of a competitive schedule.
- Monitor and support the academic performance of student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel and meal arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager to meet team transportation needs.
- Assist with the purchase, distribution, collection, and inventory of team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
- Updating, educating staff, and overseeing the compliance of the Department of Athletics camp manual
- Support team fundraising efforts.
- Assist in developing, coordinating and growing the Department of Athletics camps and recreational programming
- Serving as the liaison to surrounding communities for camps/clinics
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Previous coaching experience required, collegiate coaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations
- Experience and competence in various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
- Strong organizational and written skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Master’s degree in related field
- Ability to function in growing environment
- Strong collaborative abilities
- Role modeling
- Ability to work graciously with various groups of people
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, walking, and demonstrating athletic activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Salary: $49,450.00
- FLSA Status: Exempt (salary), full-time (37.50 hours/week)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
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Who's Hiring
- TeachMe.To118
- Impact Kids35I
- USD15
- SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS14
- Nauset Public Schools13
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant basketball coach jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports management, physical education, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience coaching or playing basketball at the high school, college, or professional level
- Knowledge of offensive and defensive systems, game planning, and in-game adjustments
- Experience with recruiting, prospect evaluation, and building relationships with high school coaches
- Proficiency with video editing and film breakdown software used in scouting and player development
- Valid CPR and first aid certification, often required before the first day on staff
Tips for Your Assistant Basketball Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to each level
High school programs care about teaching credentials and player development philosophy. College programs want recruiting experience and film breakdown ability. Rewrite your bullet points to match the level you're targeting rather than submitting the same resume everywhere.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant basketball coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your recruiting network concretely
Coaches are hired partly on who they know. Name the geographic areas you actively recruit, the high school relationships you've built, and any prospects you helped identify. Vague claims about 'strong recruiting instincts' get ignored.
Get your practice film ready before applying
Many college programs ask for a practice clip or drill demonstration as part of the screening. Have two to three minutes of edited footage showing you coaching live reps before you submit applications, not after you get a callback.
Ask specific questions in your head coaching interview
The head coach will often ask what questions you have. Ask about player development philosophy, your role in game planning, and how assistants communicate disagreements. Generic questions signal you haven't thought about the working relationship.
Follow up with a scouting report, not a thank-you email
After an interview, send a short breakdown of an opponent the program faces soon. It demonstrates your film work and initiative in a way a standard thank-you note never could, and it stays in the hiring coach's inbox as a work sample.
Assistant Basketball Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant basketball coachs?
The companies hiring the most assistant basketball coachs right now include TeachMe.To, Impact Kids, and USD, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. College athletic departments and large school districts consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many assistant basketball coach jobs are remote?
About 2% of assistant basketball coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-court coaching roles almost entirely in-person. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are video scouting analyst positions and administrative recruiting coordination roles where film review and prospect outreach can be done off-site.
How do you become a assistant basketball coach?
Start by playing or managing at any competitive level to build foundational knowledge, then pursue a bachelor's degree in sports management, kinesiology, or education. Volunteer as a graduate assistant, youth coach, or camp counselor to accumulate on-court experience. Earn CPR certification, develop film breakdown skills, and build recruiting relationships. Apply to entry-level positions at high schools or small college programs and work up from there.
How do you get hired as an assistant basketball coach with little experience?
Focus on roles that value development over pedigree, such as middle school programs, junior college staffs, or recreational league director positions. Volunteer at summer camps run by college programs to get face time with decision-makers. Build a short coaching reel from any court time you can get. Demonstrating that you can run a drill, communicate with players, and break down film matters more than a long resume at the entry level.
What does the assistant basketball coach interview process look like?
Most programs start with a phone screen from the athletic director or head coach to confirm your background and philosophy fit. A finalist interview usually involves an in-person or video conversation with the full coaching staff, sometimes a demonstration of a drill or practice segment, and a discussion of your recruiting territory and player development approach. Reference checks with previous head coaches almost always follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant basketball coach jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant basketball coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, coaching specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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