What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Assistant Men's and Women's Basketball Coach position at Yeshiva University?
Position Summary
Yeshiva University is seeking applications for the position of assistant men's and women's basketball coach.
This is a 12-month, full-time role between two of YU's New York City campuses and reports to the head men's and women's basketball coaches.
Position Responsibilities
About Us
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Yeshiva University is seeking applications for the position of assistant men's and women's basketball coach.
This is a 12-month, full-time role between two of YU's New York City campuses and reports to the head men's and women's basketball coaches.
Position Responsibilities
- Evaluating talent and working closely with student-athletes on individual skill development and team concepts
- Supporting the head coaches in all aspects of their programs, including planning and execution of practices, game preparation, and team activities
- Serving as a mentor to basketball student-athletes to spur growth on and off the court
- Helping to foster a positive team culture bolstered by hard work, accountability, leadership, personal growth, academic achievement, and community engagement
- Film breakdown and scouting of future opponents
- Assisting in the identification, recruitment, and retention of prospective student-athletes who align with Yeshiva's rigorous academic standards, including oversight of their on-campus visits
- Strict adherence to NCAA Division III, Skyline Conference, and University rules and policies
- Monitoring the academic progress of basketball student-athletes
- Assisting with game scheduling and travel arrangements
- Helping to distribute, collect, and inventory player gear and equipment
- Oversight of team managers
- Upholding the standards, values, and mission of Yeshiva University
- Other administrative duties as assigned by the University and the Director of Athletics, including event supervision
- A Bachelor's degree
- Two years of coaching experience is required
- Outstanding technical and relationship-building skills to teach and motivate student-athletes to improve on the court and become better teammates
- The ability to teach offensive and defensive concepts
- A willingness to provide guidance and feedback to help team members strengthen multiple skill areas
- The desire to serve as a role model for student-athletes in a general capacity
- Organized and detail-oriented with a passion for coaching
- Basic knowledge of the Synergy and Hudl platforms
About Us
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $65,000 - $66,300