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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for basketball player development in Ohio is $22.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in basketball player development, and why are they important?

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.

What is a basketball player development?

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.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a basketball player development professional?

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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Infographic showing various Basketball Player Development job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,987 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Director of Player Development - Women's Basketball

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: BGSU01785
Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
Department: Basketball - Women
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
This position is to provide support to the Women's Basketball coaching staff in all phases of the program. This position must also uphold the mission of the BGSU athletic department and the institution and be in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.
Essential Functions
Special Events coordination and execution
  • Play for Kay, Alumni Day, Advisory Counsel, Game Ops, official and unofficial visits, etc.

Daily Operations
  • Work with the coaching staff and Director of Operations with the flow of day-to-day operations of running a sport program.

Recruiting
  • Assist with organizing official and unofficial visits of recruits; organize and coordinate recruit game-day logistics. Responsible for travel reservations for coaching staff during recruiting period and for prospective student-athletes during visits.

Coordinate Academic Support and Monitoring of Academic Progress
  • 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.

Assist with coordinate of team activities
  • Assist with team events, practices, community service, marketing initiatives and media relations. Coordinate and organize the end of year banquet and senior send off for each season. Schedule and oversee all logistics of events.

Alumni/Donor Correspondence
  • Send out email newsletter about coaches, previous games, future games, BG players in the pros, etc.

Supervision of managerial staff
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
The following Experience is required:
  • 1 year of experience in a college, club and/or professional basketball support staff setting and/or coaching

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required:
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the university's vehicle use policy.

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Oral communication skills
  • Written communication skills
  • General budgeting and accounting skills
  • Computer skills, ability to use email and internet functions
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Ability to handle administrative paper work
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions
  • Ability to make quick and smart decisions
  • Ability to relate to individuals from a wide variety backgrounds

Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 31, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
  • Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
  • The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
  • Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads
  • Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
  • Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email .
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

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