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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball operations coordinator in the United States is $24.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Basketball Operations Coordinators are professionals who support the daily operations of a basketball team or organization. Their responsibilities often include managing logistics for practices and games, assisting with player and staff travel arrangements, handling equipment, and coordinating communication between coaches, players, and front office staff. They play a key role in ensuring that all operational aspects run smoothly so the team can focus on performance. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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To thrive as a Basketball Operations Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of basketball operations, and typically a bachelor's degree in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with sports management software, data analytics tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate logistics and build relationships with coaches, players, and staff. These skills ensure effective team operations, seamless event execution, and support organizational success on and off the court.

What are some common challenges faced by a basketball operations coordinator and how can they be overcome?

A Basketball Operations Coordinator often manages multiple tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling practices, coordinating team travel, and handling logistics for games and events. One common challenge is balancing urgent, last-minute requests with long-term planning. Effective time management, clear communication with coaches and staff, and a strong organizational system are crucial to staying on top of responsibilities. Building strong relationships with vendors and other departments can also streamline problem-solving and ensure smooth operations throughout the season.

What is the difference between Basketball Operations Coordinator vs Basketball Analyst?

AspectBasketball Operations CoordinatorBasketball Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in sports management, business, or related field; experience in sports operationsBachelor's degree in sports analytics, statistics, or related field; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentTeam operations, logistics, and administrative support within a sports organizationData analysis, game strategy, and performance evaluation, often in an office setting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by professional teams, leagues, and sports organizations for team managementCommonly employed by teams, media outlets, and analytics firms for performance insights

The main difference is that a Basketball Operations Coordinator focuses on team logistics, administration, and operational tasks, while a Basketball Analyst emphasizes data analysis, game strategy, and performance evaluation. Both roles require a strong understanding of basketball and relevant credentials, but they serve different functions within the sports industry.

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To get a job in basketball operations, candidates typically need a background in sports management, business, or related fields, along with experience in basketball or sports environments. Internships, networking within the industry, and developing skills in player evaluation, analytics, and team logistics can improve chances. Familiarity with sports management software and certifications like the NBA's internship programs can also be beneficial.
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Director of Basketball Operations

Murray State University

Murray, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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Job description

Job Details
Position Information
Posting Number
20270010EX
Job Title
Director of Basketball Operations
Number of Vacancies
1
About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week
Work Location
Murray, KY
Employment Term
12 Months
Position Type
Staff - Exempt (Monthly)
Department
Men's Basketball
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Basketball Operations will direct the daily operations of the basketball program. The position will oversee all aspects of recruiting within the sport. This includes planning, and coordinating recruiting visits, managing the recruiting database, and meeting all NCAA compliance regulations. This position will plan and coordinate all team travel within available resources. The position will be responsible for scheduling contests to meet revenue obligations while maintaining competitive balance. The position will also be responsible for coordinating community relations and creating volunteer opportunities for student-athletes. Position will serve as the director for summer camps and clinics. Individual will be the lead contact for all operations of the sport program and direct liaison to the Head Coach.
Responsibilities & Duties
Recruiting:
  • Official and Unofficial Visits:
    • Organize official and unofficial visits for recruits; Organize and coordinate recruit game-day logistics; coordinate meals, activities, seating, etc. for recruits during visits. Coordinating on campus visits and events, which includes:
      • Official Visits: coordinate all hotel and travel accommodations for the prospective student athlete, Meetings with: professors on campus, athletic director, coaching staff, student-athlete and academic services, create schedules for each prospective student athlete along with itineraries for the visit, Coordinates all events throughout the visit.
      • Unofficial Visits: Coordinate prospective student-athletes schedule with coaches' schedule, schedule meetings with coaching staff, send out invitations to all home games, gather information about prospective student-athlete, give tour of campus and facilities, etc.
    • Coordinating logistics for events, which includes: paperwork, compliance, itineraries, meetings, lodging, transportation, food, location, etc.
  • Responsible for initiating the "who and when" of recruiting efforts: present prospect/team to coaching staff, strategically determine assistant coaches' travel destinations, providing list to compliance office of top prospects to visit, organizing head coaches' travel schedule, maintaining master recruiting schedule and calendar, distributing travel dates and locations to compliance & business office personnel, provide assistant coaches with high school profile sheets, provide assistant coaches with recruiting materials for the road.
  • Maintaining the prospective student-athlete pool: Establish data bank of prospects utilizing varied recruiting services, distribute prospect lists to coaches, maintain the film log system, update recruiting boards in staff room, ensure that all top prospects have film profiles on the network, analyze national trends in recruiting, research new target areas, review each area with individual coaches on a regular basis, maintain combine results, prepare tapes for staff meetings, respond to any position needs on the board, work with coaches on recruiting needs and depth
  • Create graphic designs and visuals for recruiting purposes.

Daily Operations
  • Work with the coaching staff to direct the day to day operations of the sport program. Work with Head Coach and AD to develop short- and long-range planning. Make recommendations to improve/change current policies/procedures. Responsible for developing a manual for recruiting, academics and student-athletes, consistent with university and departmental policy. Responsible for managing and remaining within individual sport budget. Responsible for directing all operations according to university and departmental policy and procedures.
  • Maintains Twitter and lnstagram pages for the team.

Player/ Parent Contact
  • Serve as liaison between coaches and parents - main parent contact

Academic Liaison
  • Serve as the liaison to the Director of Compliance for admission procedures and assist in filing with the NCAA Eligibility Center for all prospective student-athletes.
  • Responsible for compiling and processing academic information on prospects, which includes: preparing pre-application binders for: Admissions, Athletic Director, Head Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, Director of Compliance; this includes: pre-application binders containing the following: pre applications for admission, transcripts, test scores, progress reports, high school profile, etc.
  • Responsible for maintaining academic paperwork, inform coaches on needed items, maintaining individual files for all players, transcript breakdowns for top prospects or by request of coach
  • Assist with the monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athlete. Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, staff, and administrators.
  • Adheres to all policy and procedures, including prohibition of contacting faculty directly.

Summer Camps
  • Serve as director for all summer camps, team camps, and clinics.
  • Follow all departmental and NCAA guidelines related to summer camps and clinics.
  • Work with staff in order to develop the logistics of each camps.
  • Maintain proper records of each camps, individual campers/teams, and all financial transactions.
  • Provide full disclosure of each camp to business office.
  • Responsible for all recruiting aspects of summer camps. This includes: providing lists of prospects attending camp to coaches, separating prospects from general campers on day of camp, providing recorded times to coaches during camp

Special Events
  • Coordinate and organize the end of year banquet and senior send off for each season. Schedule and oversee all logistics of event
  • Assist senior department staff with special events related to basketball (i.e. Hoopalooza, Hall of Fame, Golf Tournaments, Reunions, etc.)

Liaison for Compliance
  • Maintain complete and thorough knowledge of all NCAA rules, both adopted and submitted for consideration at NCAA
  • Educate coaches on all rules, serving as liaison to Director of Compliance.
  • Adhere to the "Ask before you Act" philosophy on all compliance matters.
  • Maintain effective records and correspondence related to all compliance related matters.
  • Maintaining and turn in phone logs to compliance
  • Maintain and submit all CARA reports, time management reports and any additional compliance reports required for the program.
  • Complete all required paperwork as required by the NCAA Compliance Office.
  • Prepare reports, records, and other related documents; prepare request for national letter of intent and applications, monitor grant-in-aid list and numbers, with a sensitivity to counters

Team Travel
  • Direct and coordinate team travel for home/away games, post-season championships.
  • Set up rooms and meals; logistics of team travel itineraries, rooming lists, practice times.
  • Follow all university, departmental and NCAA rules relating to team travel.
  • Manage team travel within available budgeted resources, receiving preapproval for all transactions.
  • Manage complimentary ticket list according to NCAA rules and allotment of tickets per contract.
  • Submit for payment all invoices, submitting travel requests and vouchers in a timely fashion.

Community Relations
  • Coordinate and plan visits annually to schools, hospitals and volunteer opportunities in the community for student-athletes.
  • Initiate and secure opportunities annually for coaching staff to speak to local groups, advisory boards, philanthropic organizations, elementary schools, etc.
  • Responsible for communicating, promoting program via social media.

Scheduling
  • Responsible for scheduling contests to develop team competition schedules that meets revenue obligations, maintains competitive balance, fits within team travel budgetary resources, is viewed by fans as attractive, remains within NCAA parameters, and positions team strategically for post-season competition (i.e. seeding)
  • Maintain relationships with regional rivals to continue home/home series (SIU, MTSU, etc.).
  • Request preparation of game contracts to AD office. Submit contracts for away games to AD office for signature and processing.
  • Strategically research data pertaining to game guarantees to maximize revenue opportunities (WinAD).
  • Meet all scheduling requirements, if any, as stipulated by conference membership.

As a member of the Murray State University Athletic Department, you shall comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations as provided in the NCAA Division I Manual. If you are found in violation of NCAA regulations, you shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant repetitive violations.
Minimum Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree is required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
  • One year of experience in a collegiate sport specific program required, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with video editing platforms, social media, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong knowledge of intercollegiate athletics
  • Effective communication, both written and oral
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of student-athletes, coaches & staff
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
  • Exceptionally strong organizational skills
  • Ability to understand budgeting principles
  • Proficient with video editing software specific to sport application
  • Highly proficient with current technology and trends

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred.

Physical Demands
Work Hours
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary
Staff Grade
112
Posting Details
Posting Date
08/21/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
  • Letter of application
  • Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by September 11, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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