Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Posting Number: S01522JP
Department:
Athletics

Bowdoin College's Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and athletic achievement. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NESCAC, the department emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, supported by outstanding coaching and state-of-the-art facilities.

• In-season coaching and student-athlete development
• Leading and supporting recruiting efforts, with a strong emphasis on identifying and attracting top talent
• Assisting with scheduling, daily program administration, and budgeting
• Additional responsibilities may include administrative duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics

Salary range: $61,000 - $63,000

Health insurance plans:
Medical, Vision, Dental

Generous retirement plan - 401(a) and 403(b)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time

Paid holidays and special days off:
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Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)

Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool

Free fitness and wellness classes

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• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtained upon hire
• Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC regulations
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the standards of the College's current Motor Vehicle Policy is required
• Knowledge of basketball skills and strategy and the ability to effectively teach them
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage student-athletes and work effectively with a varied student body
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence athletes to do the same
• Strong administrative skills, including prioritization, organization, and budgeting
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform well under pressure

• At least 1 year of experience coaching at the secondary or post-secondary level, or in a competitive collegiate environment
• Successful recruiting to a highly selective institution highly preferred

Work schedule varies based on the season. Weekends and evenings may be required. Coaches are expected to be on campus during the academic year (late August - Reunion Weekend in June) and are expected to keep hours during this time that make them readily available to students. For full‑time coaches, this may involve greater than 40 hours per week in season of primary sport and varied weekly hours out of season.

It is expected that coaches will recruit during the summer months requiring possible additional travel. Frequent overnight travel with student athletes is required during the Men's Basketball season.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job‑related). Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.