Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Summary

Spring Arbor University is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. This position assists the Head Men's Basketball Coach in all aspects of the men's basketball program, including player development, practice planning, recruiting, spiritual mentorship, and assisting with the reserve team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a passion for mentoring student-athletes, and a commitment to the mission and values of the Spring Arbor University and Men's Basketball Program.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting team practices, training sessions, and competitions
• Support the development of student-athletes both athletically and spiritually
• Help foster a positive team culture that reflects Christian character, sportsmanship, and leadership
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the mission of the college
• Participate in game preparation, scouting, film review, and travel coordination
• Monitor academic progress and encourage student-athlete success in the classroom
• Assist with camps, clinics and fundraising activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous coaching and/or collegiate playing experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to mentoring and discipling young men in a Christian environment
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed during the season

Basic Requirement

Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University's mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.