Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

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School/Unit Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department Athletics
Job Function Athletics
Location Allston
Job Type Full-time
Salary Grade 000
FLSA Status Exempt
Union 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Term Appointment Yes

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using intercollegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.

This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the men’s basketball program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program.

This position typically requires extensive experience in coaching the sport, with coaching at the collegiate level strongly preferred. Particularly for sports that are more prominent on an international level than in the United States, comparable experience may include playing and/or coaching in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team or at the Olympic level.

This is a one-year term position renewable at the discretion of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

1. Athlete Team Management

• Assists in developing student-athlete skills, helping to plan and execute practices, supporting in-game management, and coordinating a portion of team programming of particular importance. Helps team perform at competitive levels.
• Typically has some impact on developing the skills for a portion of student-athletes.
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students by generating enthusiasm through credible coaching.
• Assists in analyzing video for scouting opponents and team development.
• Assists in on-campus recruiting and retaining talent consistent with values of excellence and inclusion; assists in developing team enthusiasm for recruitment and retention.
• Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team, as appropriate.

2. Operational Complexity

• Typically assists in the execution of strategy, logistics and operational direction of the team, with greater supervision.
• Participates in professional activities, as appropriate. With instruction, follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities.
• Problems faced may be moderately complex.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the coaching staff and athletics administrators.

In addition, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for:

• Inspiring and motivating student-athletes to perform their best and to be an effective part of a team;
• Mentoring, communicating with and counseling student athletes;
• Serving as a positive role model for the student-athletes, assistant coaches, and others associated with the sport.

Working Conditions:

• Some evening and weekend work required.
• Frequent travel required.
• Job requires work in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and high levels of noise.

Work Format: On-Site

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift equipment associated with the sport.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Requires at least 1 year of basketball coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate, professional or Olympic level.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Requires substantial sport-specific knowledge and knowledge of relevant issues
• Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of Harvard and Ivy League athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CPR and First Aid required.

• Appointment End Date: 04/30/2027
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate: $90,000-$100,000/annual
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal
• Other Information:
  • NOTE: This role is not eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our .

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