Director of Basketball Operations Jobs
Director of Basketball Operations jobs are open across college athletics, professional leagues, and sports management organizations, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior director positions, with specializations in player personnel, travel logistics, and practice administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The director of operations primary responsibilities are organizing and planning team travel, team meals, and the daily to weekly to monthly schedules for the team. They will assist the head coach and assistant coaches in all aspects of
practice planning, opponent scouting, and player development. The director of operations will also oversee the teams community service and engagement by planning various events throughout the year that foster a rela3onship with the
community.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Team operations (50%)
- Coordinating and planning team travel such as hotels, meals, bus and airplane accommodations Daily, weekly, and monthly team calendar
Practice Planning, game scouting, player development (25%)
- Assist the head coach and assistant coaches in practice planning
- Development opponent game plans in conjunction with assistant coaches Oversee guard player development and off season work outs
Community Service and Engagement (25%)
- Schedule various team community service events throughout the year
- Promote kids camp games and education day Help coordinate in-game promotional activities for youth groups such as handshake tunnels or halftime games
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degreeKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal skillsCompensation Pay Range:
$12/hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
DurhamSalary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app
The director of operations primary responsibilities are organizing and planning team travel, team meals, and the daily to weekly to monthly schedules for the team. They will assist the head coach and assistant coaches in all aspects of
practice planning, opponent scouting, and player development. The director of operations will also oversee the teams community service and engagement by planning various events throughout the year that foster a rela3onship with the
community.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Team operations (50%)
- Coordinating and planning team travel such as hotels, meals, bus and airplane accommodations Daily, weekly, and monthly team calendar
Practice Planning, game scouting, player development (25%)
- Assist the head coach and assistant coaches in practice planning
- Development opponent game plans in conjunction with assistant coaches Oversee guard player development and off season work outs
Community Service and Engagement (25%)
- Schedule various team community service events throughout the year
- Promote kids camp games and education day Help coordinate in-game promotional activities for youth groups such as handshake tunnels or halftime games
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degreeKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal skillsCompensation Pay Range:
$12/hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
DurhamSalary Grade:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of basketball operations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in sports management, kinesiology, or a related field
- Experience coordinating team travel, including charters and hotel logistics
- Knowledge of NCAA or professional league compliance rules and recruiting calendars
- Proficiency with video exchange platforms and film breakdown tools
- Budget management experience for equipment, meals, or operational expenses
- Strong organizational and communication skills for multi-stakeholder coordination
Tips for Your Director of Basketball Operations Job Search
Tailor your resume for operations depth
Hiring committees want to see that you've owned logistics end-to-end. Highlight specific responsibilities like scheduling team travel, coordinating film sessions, managing equipment budgets, or overseeing recruiting visits rather than listing generic administrative duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of basketball operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish yourself from graduate assistants
Many applicants come from GA backgrounds, so your materials need to show decision-making authority, not just task execution. Describe moments when you managed a process independently, resolved a logistical problem, or led a staff member through a task.
Target programs at the right competitive level
Your experience level should match the program tier you're applying to. D-I programs expect familiarity with NCAA compliance calendars and recruiting dead periods, while D-III or NAIA programs may prioritize budget management and multi-sport operational flexibility.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd handle a last-minute charter cancellation, a compliance reporting deadline, or a roster logistics conflict during the season. Walk through your decision process step by step, naming the stakeholders you'd contact and why.
Follow up after the interview with operational detail
A thank-you note that references a specific operational challenge the program mentioned during your conversation reinforces your fit better than a generic follow-up. Connect your experience directly to the gap or priority they described.
Director of Basketball Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of basketball operationss?
USD, TeachMe.To, and University of Missouri are hiring the most director of basketball operationss right now, with openings concentrated in Missouri, Utah, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. College athletic departments and professional franchises represent the largest share of active postings.
How many director of basketball operations jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of basketball operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how operationally hands-on the role tends to be. Administrative functions like scheduling coordination and compliance documentation are the sub-areas most likely to allow some remote flexibility.
How do you become a director of basketball operations?
Most directors of basketball operations start as graduate assistants or operations coordinators at the college level, building experience in travel logistics, practice scheduling, and recruiting visit coordination. From there, moving into an assistant director role at a mid-major or smaller program is a common path before stepping into a director-level position at a larger program or professional organization.
Can you get hired as a director of basketball operations with little experience?
Entry-level candidates typically break in through graduate assistant or operations intern roles, which provide direct exposure to the logistics and compliance work the job requires. Demonstrating that you've managed a full-season operational cycle, even at a smaller program, matters more to most hiring committees than a lengthy resume with unrelated experience.
What does the director of basketball operations interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a phone or video screen with an athletic director or head coach, followed by an in-person visit that may include meetings with compliance staff, strength coaches, and academic advisors. Candidates are often asked to walk through how they'd manage a specific operational scenario, and references from past coaches or athletic administrators carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to director of basketball operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of basketball operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and program type, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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