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The Developmental Basketball Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Developmental ... players in game strategies and techniques. In this role the Coach will be working with athletes ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball player development in the United States is $23.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Basketball Player Development, you need a deep understanding of basketball fundamentals, player evaluation, and athletic training, often supported by experience in coaching or sports science. Familiarity with video analysis software, performance tracking systems, and relevant coaching certifications like USA Basketball or NSCA is advantageous. Strong communication, motivational skills, and the ability to build rapport with athletes are key soft skills for this role. These competencies enable effective training programs, foster player growth, and ensure collaboration within coaching staff for optimal team success.

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A Basketball Player Development job focuses on improving players' skills, physical conditioning, and game understanding to help them reach their full potential. This role involves designing training programs, analyzing performance, and providing feedback on shooting, dribbling, defense, and other key aspects of the game. Player development coaches work with athletes at various levels, from youth to professional, helping them refine their techniques and adapt to game situations. They may also collaborate with head coaches, strength trainers, and sports psychologists to enhance overall player growth.

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A Basketball Player Development professional typically designs and conducts individual and group training sessions to enhance athletes' skills, evaluates player performance using analytics and video breakdowns, and provides detailed feedback to help players improve. They also collaborate closely with the coaching staff to tailor development plans, manage progress tracking, and address specific areas like shooting, defense, or conditioning. Interaction with athletes across various levels, from youth to professional, is common, and professionals often travel for games, scouting, or training camps. By being actively involved in both on-court instruction and off-court planning, they play a crucial role in each player's overall athletic and personal development.

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Casual Hire - Director of Men's Basketball Player Development

Casual Hire - Director of Men's Basketball Player Development

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Full-time

PTO

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Location : UH Manoa - Athletics Dept, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01207
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Athletics Department
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: casual
Description
****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire - Director of Men's Basketball Player Development
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Men's Basketball
Date Posted: June 5, 2026
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offer no benefits, not to exceed 19.75 hours/week. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.
Duties and Responsibilities (* Denotes essential functions of the position):
  • *Assist in the development and instruction of players on and off the floor during the 2026-2027 playing season when the number of countable coaches on the court does not exceed 4.
  • *Assist in filming of practices, workouts, games and the breakdown, presentation and uploading of film.
  • *Assist in statistical breakdown of team, opponents and players during practices, coach run meetings and games (no technical tactical involvement in team meetings).
  • *Facilitate practice and workout plans during 8 week access period.
  • *Maintain a professional relationship with players, staff and colleagues.
  • *Cultivate a safe environment for players, staff and colleagues.
  • *Understand and abide by NCAA rules and regulations.
  • *Understand and abide by UH athletic department policies.
  • *Communicate and follow the instruction of UH athletic trainers.
  • *Assist with unofficial and official visits, phone calls, mail outs and recruiting schedules and calendars.
  • *Responsible for the setup, break down and securing of facilities for workouts and practices.
  • *Assist with the Director of Operations on road trips. Tasks to include laundry, pick up snacks and food, assist with reservations, flights and hotel accommodations.
  • *Coordinate post game film exchange, breakdown and analysis.
  • *Maintain and distribute shot charts to players and coaches.
  • *Responsible for collaborating with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times and assisting the visiting teams with game day needs such as pre-game meals.
  • *Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
  • *Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
  • *Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
  • *Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai'i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
  • Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts and science, business administration, education or related field
  • One (1) year of experience with responsibilities for administrative support for a Division I basketball program; or professional playing experience.
  • or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  • Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to independently complete task assignments.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer in the use of common office software, e.g. word processing, database, and spreadsheet, and email and internal communications systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of administrative support, program management or related issues.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule. Work hours include day, night, weekend and /or holiday hours due to programmatic needs.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
  • Genuine interest and passion for intercollegiate athletics.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number).
Inquiries: Head Basketball Coach Eran Ganot,
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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The University of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, HI, US, is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning. Spanning across ten campuses, including one online university, it represents the public system of higher education in the state of Hawaii. Established in 1907, the university operates in the educational services industry, its mission rooted in quality and affordable education for all. It offers over 600 different study programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Some of its unrivaled specialties encompass tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, and Pacific Islands and Asian area studies.

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