Assistant Coach / Men''s Basketball

Colby-Sawyer College is seeking an Assistant Coach to assist with the activities of the Mens Basketball team, participate in the growth and development of every student athlete, and promote healthy lifestyles and interpersonal skills. The Assistant Coach may periodically be asked to assume overall responsibility in the absence of the Head Coach. Expected start date is August 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Perform key program implementation functions for assigned team, in conjunction with the mission and culture of the college and in consultation with the Head Coach.
• Serve as professional educator for student athletes, encouraging individual as well as team goal setting, acknowledging individual challenges and achievements, encouraging academic achievement and positive social interactions at all times.
• Carry out specific team development tasks as assigned. May include: generating on campus participants, conditioning of athletes, monitoring academic and personal development through program evaluations.
• Plan and carry out team practice sessions, coach team during games, modeling good sportsmanship and positive social interactions at all times.
• Assist in the recruitment of student athletes: maintain up-to-date files of prospective students; evaluate athletic performance and potential; meet with prospective students; participate in special department recruitment programs/activities.
• Participate in various athletic advertising and fundraising efforts.
• Maintain strict compliance with all college, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in physical education, recreation, or other appropriate discipline.
• Certifications appropriate to the relevant sport, division, or other regulating agency.
• High school or college coaching experience, with collegiate playing experience desirable, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Basic knowledge and skills related to college athletic programs, with demonstrated skills in assigned team sports.
• Demonstrated basic teaching/coaching skills.
• Demeanor to deal effectively with students, parents, coaches, and other college athletics personnel, and other CSC personnel in carrying out the recruitment and coaching aspects of the job.

About Colby-Sawyer College

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place. Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Application and Hiring Process

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.