Head Men’s JV Basketball Coach

Job Title: Head Men’s JV Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Effective Date: 7/23/26

# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2

Job Description

The part-time position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Men’s JV Basketball program including, but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength and conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The Men’s JV Basketball Head Coach, in addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, University/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes
• Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written and verbal correspondence
• Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University
• Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed
  
  

Coaching

• Assist the Head Varsity Coach with identifying the roster makeup
• Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games
• Enhance the development of the student-athletes basketball skills through team practice and individual instruction
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes
• Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs
• Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the basketball program
• Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville’s compliance staff and athletic administrators
• Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the University and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the men’s basketball staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes
• Coordinate the program's fundraising activities alongside the Varsity team’s goals
• Responsible for the scheduling of all JV contests
• Performs other additional duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Travel required for competitions and recruiting
• Perform basketball related physical tasks
• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and the University’s administration
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience

• Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III
• Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience
• Recruiting at a collegiate level
• CPR/AED Certified
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move sport related equipment such as ball carts and cones.
• Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players
• Ability to perform basic court maintenance
• Perform game-day supervision duties (as assigned) of other sporting events which could result in lifting items more than 50 pounds
  
  

Salary

The annual salary for this position is $7,500

Hours Expectation

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing

Housing is not provided

Benefits

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

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