Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Mens Basketball

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Saint Francis School, Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Type

Staff - Regular Part Time Non-Exempt

Job Number

02714

Department

Mens Basketball

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/13/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for coaching the program under the supervision and guidance of the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach will perform his/her duties in strict adherence to the rules and policies of the University, the Pacific West Conference and the NCAA. The position requires ability to travel with the team and work on weekends and evenings. In addition, the Assistant Coach must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the Athletics Department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.

Location: This position is based in downtown Honolulu at our Saint Francis campus location.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year collegiate institution
• 2 years of basketball coaching experience with successful recruiting and competitive track record, or 2 years of basketball playing experience at collegiate level.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated commitment to rules/policy compliance and a commitment to student-athlete success both academically and athletically
• 3+ years of basketball coaching experience
• Knowledge of the NCAA Division II rules

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance is essential for this position as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.?

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop and administer a successful sports program (90%):

• Assist the Head Coach with coaching of the team
• Assist the Head Coach with recruiting and student-athlete/player development
• Assist the Head Coach with scheduling and organizing practice and contests in accordance with applicable Pacific West Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Attend and coach all games and practices as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach with making travel/transportation arrangements.
• Keeping abreast and ensuring compliance with the Pacific West Conference and NCAA regulations while maintaining highest ethical standards of conduct.
• Perform all responsibilities relevant to a successful program as assigned by the Head Coach.

2. Fundraising and Community Service Efforts: (5%)

• Assistwith organizing and implementing program fundraising and community service initiatives.

3. Perform other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, age, color, disability or genetic information. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A post-job-offer, pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Hawaii Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .

Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Years. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawaii Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year collegiate institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 2 years of basketball coaching experience with successful recruiting and competitive track record; OR, in lieu of coaching, 2 years of basketball playing experience at collegiate level?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Hawaii Pacific University

Address Waterfront Plaza

500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 4-545

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone 808-544-0243

Website http://www.hpu.edu/jobs