Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Mercyhurst University, an NCAA Division I member of the NorthEast Conference (NEC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to develop, promote, and participate in all facets of the Men’s Basketball program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train, and coach members of the Basketball program.
• Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation. Monitor academic progress, academic meetings, class scheduling and attendance.
• Coordinate team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals.
• Plan, promote, and conduct camps, clinics, and/or lessons.
• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes.
• Represent Mercyhurst University and the Basketball program in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of relevant sport coaching (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience at the collegiate level or higher preferred.
• Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have current training in First aid and CPR.
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.