OPT Basketball Coach Jobs
Basketball Coach jobs on OPT are available at universities, community colleges, youth programs, and professional development academies. Most roles qualify under the Education or Kinesiology STEM extension if your degree aligns. Your OPT authorization must match your degree field, so confirm your DSO approves coaching as a qualifying position before accepting an offer.
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Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Part-Time
Position Title: Part-Time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department: 51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary: $27,000 Salary to be commensurate with experience
Benefits: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing: Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
Union Group: N/A
Term of Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: At Will
Summary of Position: Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all facets of the basketball program, including coordinating and directing specific areas of the program. This is a 9-month position, July - March.
Position Type: Staff
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Work Experience: Two years of coaching experience at the collegiate level and 4 years of collegiate playing experience. NCAA tournament experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Bending
Reaching
Sitting
Twisting
Balancing
Climbing
Driving
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive movement
Standing
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Office Administrative Duties: Telephone and email inquiries, maintaining electronic filing system, creating document templates, post and copy tasks.
Assists with Practice Planning; reviews plans with input; player development.
Assist with game duties: Match-ups, pregame routine, scouting report, substitution pattern, and clipboard system.
Assist with budgeting, including Concur.
Assist with Marketing/Fundraising.
Scouting Coordinator: Create Scouting reports, prepare and present personnel film to players.
Recruiting Coordinator: Plan and schedule recruiting calendar, maintain an up-to-date prospect database.
Strength and Conditioning Monitor: Assist Strength and Conditioning Staff with player development.
Equipment Coordinator: Work with the equipment manager to order equipment, responsible for equipment and inventory records.
Community Service Coordinator: Collect requests and organize selected requests.
Director of work study and student management staff: Recruit and manage all work study and student managers, create individual job descriptions.
Camp Director: Design, market, and implement all camp offerings.
Academic Director: Monitor student athletes academic progress, implement academic support programs.
Compliance Director: Responsible for compliance paperwork.
Travel Director: Plan all aspects of team travel including detailed itineraries.
Reports directly to the Head Basketball Coach. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work and inspire a diverse group of student athletes
- Organize work responsibilities.
- Work independently, work varied and long hours.
- Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, staff, faculty, etc.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
* Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date: May 26, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date: May 25, 2026
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 08 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Job no: 497781
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Part-Time
Position Title: Part-Time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department: 51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary: $27,000 Salary to be commensurate with experience
Benefits: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing: Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
Union Group: N/A
Term of Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: At Will
Summary of Position: Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all facets of the basketball program, including coordinating and directing specific areas of the program. This is a 9-month position, July - March.
Position Type: Staff
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Work Experience: Two years of coaching experience at the collegiate level and 4 years of collegiate playing experience. NCAA tournament experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Bending
Reaching
Sitting
Twisting
Balancing
Climbing
Driving
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive movement
Standing
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Office Administrative Duties: Telephone and email inquiries, maintaining electronic filing system, creating document templates, post and copy tasks.
Assists with Practice Planning; reviews plans with input; player development.
Assist with game duties: Match-ups, pregame routine, scouting report, substitution pattern, and clipboard system.
Assist with budgeting, including Concur.
Assist with Marketing/Fundraising.
Scouting Coordinator: Create Scouting reports, prepare and present personnel film to players.
Recruiting Coordinator: Plan and schedule recruiting calendar, maintain an up-to-date prospect database.
Strength and Conditioning Monitor: Assist Strength and Conditioning Staff with player development.
Equipment Coordinator: Work with the equipment manager to order equipment, responsible for equipment and inventory records.
Community Service Coordinator: Collect requests and organize selected requests.
Director of work study and student management staff: Recruit and manage all work study and student managers, create individual job descriptions.
Camp Director: Design, market, and implement all camp offerings.
Academic Director: Monitor student athletes academic progress, implement academic support programs.
Compliance Director: Responsible for compliance paperwork.
Travel Director: Plan all aspects of team travel including detailed itineraries.
Reports directly to the Head Basketball Coach. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work and inspire a diverse group of student athletes
- Organize work responsibilities.
- Work independently, work varied and long hours.
- Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, staff, faculty, etc.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
* Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date: May 26, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date: May 25, 2026
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 08 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Basketball Coach
Confirm your role qualifies under your degree field
Basketball coaching must relate directly to your degree, whether that's Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or Education. Work with your DSO before accepting any offer to confirm the position counts as authorized OPT employment for your specific major.
Target universities and college athletic departments first
Higher education institutions are the most familiar with OPT work authorization and often have HR processes already in place. NCAA Division I, II, and III programs regularly hire assistant coaches and graduate assistants who hold F-1 status and OPT authorization.
Understand the part-time and volunteer coaching restrictions
OPT requires at least 20 hours of paid work per week to remain in valid status. Volunteer coaching roles do not satisfy this requirement. Make sure any coaching position you accept meets the minimum hours threshold documented with your DSO.
Build your coaching resume around measurable outcomes
Employers sponsoring OPT need confidence you'll add clear value. Highlight player development statistics, win records, training programs you designed, or certifications from USA Basketball or the NFHS coaching education program to strengthen your application significantly.
Apply early in the athletic department hiring cycle
College coaching searches typically open in late fall and early spring after seasons conclude. Applying within the first two weeks of a posting substantially improves your chances. OPT students with limited authorization timelines benefit most from getting in front of hiring committees early.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline and STEM eligibility
Tell employers upfront how much OPT time remains and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Coaches with Kinesiology or Sports Science degrees from STEM-designated programs may extend to three years total, making them more attractive long-term hires.
Basketball Coach OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Basketball Coach on OPT?
Yes, if your degree field relates directly to the role. Degrees in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related fields typically support a Basketball Coach position. Your DSO must authorize the employment, and the job must require or substantially apply your field of study. Volunteer or unpaid roles do not count toward OPT work requirements.
Do Basketball Coach jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Science, and your employer meets E-Verify requirements, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Degrees in Sports Management or Physical Education are less commonly STEM-designated, so confirm with your DSO and check your program's CIP code.
What types of employers hire Basketball Coaches on OPT?
Universities, community colleges, private academies, youth recreational leagues, and professional development organizations are the most common. College athletic departments are often the most OPT-friendly because they have established HR processes for international staff. You can browse Basketball Coach roles currently open to OPT candidates on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-friendly employers.
Can a Basketball Coach role be part-time and still satisfy OPT requirements?
Yes, but only if you work at least 20 hours per week. USCIS considers fewer than 20 hours per week as unemployment, which accrues against your 90-day unemployment limit. Many assistant coaching and graduate assistant roles at universities are structured to meet or exceed 20 hours. Always confirm the weekly hours in writing before accepting any position.
Do I need any coaching certifications to get hired as a Basketball Coach on OPT?
Certification requirements vary by employer, but USA Basketball and NFHS coaching licenses are commonly expected. Youth leagues and school programs often require a valid first aid or CPT certification as well. Having these credentials before applying removes a hiring barrier and signals professionalism, which matters more when employers are weighing the additional steps involved in supporting an OPT hire.