Assistant Basketball Coach

Assistant Basketball Coach

Salary

$37,000.00 - $41,500.00 Annually

Location

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Job Type

Professional

Job Number

202500118

Organization

Basketball Program

Opening Date

06/02/2026

FLSA

Exempt

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Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Assistant Basketball Coach has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assisting the Head Basketball Coach in the organization, administration, and promotion of all aspects of the Men's Basketball Program. The Assistant Basketball Coach is also responsible for recruiting, instruction, logistics and operations, mentoring and leadership, academic supervision of the athletics, program management for the specific areas assigned, preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach. This position must adhere to policies set forth by the Texas State University System (TSUS), Region XIX Athletic Conference, and the National Junior College Collegiate Athletics Association. This is a full-time position that reports to the LSCPA's Athletics Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Practice planning and organization
• Pre-game and in-game coaching and tournament management
• Scheduling and travel arrangement
• Assist in the support of student-athletes and promote their academic and athletic welfare
• Assist in preparing athletes for improvement in practice and competition
• Assist, organize, conduct and participate in practice and conditioning sessions
• Supervise student athletes during practice, competition and travel to and from events
• Order, distribute, and collect equipment, supplies and uniforms
• Report games statistics to NCJAA as required
• Report scores of all games immediately after the contest to local media outlets, web pages and social media
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of coaching experience
• Experience with social media platforms
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former college basketball player
• Experience coaching at two-year college
• Experience with Hudl video software

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to exert substantial physical effort. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure safety of players. This position also requires employees to remain in a stationary position some of the time; move to various locations on and off campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week. Frequent evenings and weekends.

Travel:

Frequent travel and overnights stays is required October - March.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Please list the discipline in which you received your Bachelors degree.

03

How many years of coaching experience do you have?

• 7+ years
• 5 - 7 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 3 years
• Less than 1 year

04

Describe your coaching experience. Please include the level of coaching (i.e. high school, collegiate, etc.).

05

Describe your experience with promoting via social media and other marketing platforms.

06

Are a former college basketball player?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe your experience as a player?

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lamar State College Port Arthur

Address P.O. Box 310

Port Arthur, Texas, 77641

Website https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html