Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Mens Basketball

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Florence, Alabama

Job Type

Staff

Division

Athletics

Department

Mens Basketball

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the men's basketball program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and court coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Assist the head coach with coaching the team;
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy;
• Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy;

Recruiting (25%)

• Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes;
• Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members;
• Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff;
• Assist with summer camps and events;

Administration (24%)

• Assist with scheduling games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;
• Assist in field maintenance;
• Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA, Atlantic Sun (ASUN), and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Act as the liaison between student-athletes, head coach, and academic advisors;
• Coordinate public relations, community service, travel, and technology needs for the team;
• Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity - these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have three to five years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting/coaching experience;
• Experience recruiting quality student-athletes is preferred;
• Candidates with playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in basketball and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes will be given preference;
• Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I basketball and NCAA rules preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid driver's license in good standing is required;
• CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation;
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively - both verbally and in written format - with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the public;
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions;
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position-specific activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.

ATHLETICS ADDENDUM:

As an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach for the University of North Alabama, you will be expected to comply with all NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and with the provisions of gender equity as specified by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You are required to participate in an annual review of relevant Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing your position responsibilities. You are expected to advise the Athletics Director if you are aware of any violation of NCAA/conference rules or regulations in the Universitys athletics program. Violation of NCAA/Conference rules or regulations shall subject you to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures and as required by Section 11.2 of the NCAA Manual. Further, you may be terminated or disciplined for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the institution has violated an NCAA rule or regulation. You shall also be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any university rules, policies, regulations, or the provisions of Title IX pursuant to the policies and procedures governing university staff employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

Health Insurance

UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36

+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78

+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72

+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24

Dental Insurance

UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61

Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68

Life Insurance

UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra. As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.

Retirement Plans

The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

• Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
• Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits

The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
• Cancer Insurance - Allstate
• Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
• Life Insurance - Symetra
• Accident Coverage - Symetra
• Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
• Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
• Air Evac Lifeteam
• Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

Remission of Tuition and Fees

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

Paid Time Off

Annual Leave - Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.

Sick Leave - Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.

Paid Holidays - Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays.

Miscellaneous Benefits

• University ID Card (Mane Card)
• Athletic Ticket Discounts
• University Bookstore Discount
• Free Parking
• Credit Union Membership
• Kilby Laboratory School
• Employee Wellness Center
• Employee Wellness Program
• Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
• Travel Assistance
• Identity Theft Assistance
• Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
• Terminal Degree Assistance Program

01

Do you have a bachelors degree?

• No
• Yes

02

Do you have Division I basketball experience?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you have experience recruiting quality student-athletes?

• No
• Yes, regionally.
• Yes, nationally.

04

Do you have playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in basketball?

• No
• Yes, playing experience.
• Yes, coaching experience.
• Yes, both playing and coaching experience.

05

Do you have experience with NCAA compliance and rules?

• No
• Yes

06

Do you have experience recruiting/coaching at the collegiate, club, or professional level?

• No
• Yes, less than three years.
• Yes, three to five years of experience.
• Yes, more than five years of experience.

07

Do you have a current, valid drivers license?

• No
• Yes

08

Do you have a CPR certification or are you willing to obtain such within six months if selected for hire?

• No, I do not have this certification nor am I willing to obtain it within six months if hired.
• No, I do not have this certification but I am willing to obtain such within six months if hired.
• Yes, I currently hold this certification.

Required Question

Employer University of North Alabama

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Florence, Alabama, 35632

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