"Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball"

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the Head Coach in all phases of the Men's basketball program. This includes coaching, athlete development, practice planning, competition scheduling, recruiting, and administrative duties.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Men's basketball coaching experience, preferred.
• Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred
• Prior competitive men's basketball experience

Job Competencies

• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
• Social media experience, helpful.
• Familiarity with ARMS and Teamworks, or similar, preferred.
• Prior experience with video editing software, helpful.
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game and ability to coach & motivate.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Education and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

Background Check - Criminal, Education

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date: 2025-08-19

Job Posting Title: Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Grade: Grade 10

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.