Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Kentucky State University

Assistant Coach for NCAA Division II Men's Basketball program at Kentucky State University. Responsible for coaching, recruiting, supervising athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the general direction of the Head Coach, Men's Basketball, the Assistant Coach assists in the administration and operation of the University's NCAA Division II Men's Basketball program.
Responsibilities include coaching student-athletes, recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes, assisting with practice and game preparation, supporting student-athlete academic success, coordinating assigned operational activities, and ensuring compliance with all applicable NCAA, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), University, federal, and state rules, regulations, and policies.
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.
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.

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.
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

This position requires a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to effectively perform coaching, recruiting, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities and is not suitable for remote work except as approved in accordance with University policy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Coaching Student-AthletesGame Strategy DevelopmentPractice OrganizationPerformance EvaluationRecruiting Qualified Student-Athletes

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeam CollaborationMentoringInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAED Certification