Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Kentucky State University Land Grant Program

Assistant Coach for NCAA Division II Men's Basketball program focusing on coaching, recruiting, and compliance oversight. Supports student-athlete development while ensuring adherence to NCAA and University regulations.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeFrankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists the Head Coach in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the Men's Basketball program.
Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, conditioning sessions, competitions, and other athletic activities designed to maximize student-athlete development and team success.
Provides instruction and skill development to student-athletes during practices, competitions, and individual training sessions.
Assists in developing offensive, defensive, and special game strategies while evaluating individual and team performance throughout the season.
Assists in identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining academically qualified student-athletes in compliance with NCAA and SIAC regulations.
Monitors and supports the academic progress, eligibility, and overall well-being of student-athletes while promoting academic achievement, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, and good citizenship.
Ensures compliance with all NCAA, SIAC, University, conference, federal, and state rules, regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to intercollegiate athletics.
Assists with coordinating team travel, scheduling, equipment management, practice logistics, and other operational aspects of the program.
Assists with camps, clinics, fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, community outreach, promotional activities, and special events supporting the Men's Basketball program.
Represents the University and Athletics Department in a professional manner when interacting with student-athletes, parents, alumni, donors, media representatives, conference officials, community organizations, and the public.
Maintains accurate recruiting, compliance, and program records as assigned.
Attends departmental meetings, University functions, professional development activities, and other events as assigned.
Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of one (1) year of collegiate basketball coaching experience or an equivalent combination of collegiate, professional, or other directly related coaching experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA recruiting and compliance requirements.
Master's degree is preferred.
Previous NCAA Division II coaching experience is preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University requirements.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the University.
Must successfully complete all NCAA and University-required compliance and recruiting education.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive knowledge of the sport of basketball, including coaching strategies, player development, and game management.
Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules, SIAC regulations, recruiting practices, eligibility requirements, and compliance standards.
Knowledge of effective recruiting techniques and the ability to identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Ability to instruct, motivate, mentor, and develop student-athletes while fostering academic success and personal growth.
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees, alumni, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to interpret and apply University policies, NCAA regulations, and conference rules.
Knowledge of travel coordination, scheduling, and athletic program operations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and make effective decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Basketball CoachingSkill DevelopmentGame Strategy DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationRecruitingConditioning SessionsPractice OrganizationTeam Logistics ManagementFundraising InitiativesCommunity Outreach

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeamworkMentoringSportsmanship Promotion

Certifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAED Certification