Associate Head Coach, Mens Basketball (GA025)

Associate Head Coach, Men’s Basketball (GA025)

Category: Administrative/Professional

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Department: Athletics – Men’s Basketball

Locations: Farmville, VA

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Exempt

Ref. No.: GA025

Position ID: 198021

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Associate Head Coach, Men’s Basketball (GA025) in Athletics. The Associate Head Coach provides essential support to the Head Coach in all facets of the program while advancing the mission of Longwood University and the Department of Athletics. Specific areas of responsibility include coaching a segment or unit of the team, student-athlete development, student-athlete recruitment, program administration, and program advancement while achieving agreed-upon results. All activities must be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the university, the Athletics Department, the Big South Conference, and the NCAA.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Student-Athlete Development

Develop sport-specific student-athletes through counseling, advising, education, and motivation.

Monitor, evaluate, and retain student-athletes while supporting their academic, athletic, and personal development.

Organize and execute team-building and character-development initiatives.

Coaching

Assist the Head Coach in all areas of planning, including practices, training sessions, conditioning, lineups, and competitive strategies.

Provide leadership for designated aspects of sport-specific planning.

Instruct and demonstrate techniques and skills; conduct specific instruction for assigned segments of the roster.

Assist in evaluating team and individual performance and assessing effectiveness.

Recommend adjustments to strategies and training plans when appropriate.

Maintain consistent communication with student-athletes and team members.

Recruiting

Organize and execute the recruiting plan for sport-specific athletes while coordinating communication with on-campus and off-campus personnel.

Assist in identifying, attracting, and selecting prospective student-athletes.

Evaluate prospects (including athletic ability, character, and commitment) through high school visits, competitions, and home visits when appropriate.

Assist in successfully yielding committed student-athletes.

Program Administration

Assist the Head Coach in planning and evaluating program results, priorities, and long-term goals.

Assist in preparing and managing the annual program budget.

Assist in scheduling competitions and planning tournaments in coordination with the appropriate administrator.

Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

Utilize technology to enhance program efficiency and productivity.

Advancement

Assist in promoting strong public and media relations.

Support alumni engagement through newsletters, fundraising efforts, and alumni events; in some cases, lead the planning and execution of these activities.

Promote strong parent, community, and professional relationships.

Support departmental, institutional, and professional service commitments.

Requirements:

Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent training and work experience

Extensive amount of coaching at the Division I level

Previous experience as a NCAA Division I college basketball player is preferred

A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of basketball

Must be willing to meet university eligibility to drive state fleet vehicles, including vans or mini-buses

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts

Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays

Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)

Life & Long-Term care insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.

Educational benefits for most employees

Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link /titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 3/12/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.