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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for division 2 basketball coach 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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A Division 2 Basketball Coach is responsible for leading and managing a college basketball team at the NCAA Division II level. This includes recruiting and developing players, designing practice plans, creating game strategies, and ensuring academic success for student-athletes. Coaches must adhere to NCAA regulations and foster a competitive and supportive team environment. Additionally, they may have administrative duties such as budgeting and scheduling.

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Division 2 Basketball Coaches frequently face the challenge of balancing competitive success with the academic and personal development of student-athletes. They must often work within tighter budgets and more limited resources compared to Division 1 programs, requiring creative problem-solving in areas like recruiting and training. Coaches are also responsible for maintaining NCAA compliance and managing the complexities of travel, scheduling, and team dynamics. Despite these challenges, the role provides significant opportunities to build close-knit teams and have a meaningful impact on players’ lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Division 2 basketball coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Division 2 Basketball Coach, you need expertise in basketball strategy, player development, recruiting, and a bachelor's degree or higher—often accompanied by prior coaching or collegiate playing experience. Familiarity with scouting software, video analysis tools, compliance systems, and NCAA regulations is typically required. Leadership, strong communication, motivational skills, and the ability to mentor student-athletes are essential soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for building competitive teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering athlete success both on and off the court.

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Infographic showing various Division 2 Basketball Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 58% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,424 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Lincoln University of PA

Mckeesport, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is responsible for the planning, recruiting, promotion and administration of a quality Division II basketball program and is a full time employee reporting directly to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans, promotes, recruits and administers a quality Division II basketball program in conjunction with the Head Coach.
  • Manages travel logistics and essentials for team travel
  • Managing administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling, budget, compliance and university forms
  • Assist in managing all aspects of the basketball program including player development athletically, academically and socially.
  • Assist in managing the program budget and support staff.
  • Develops a strong recruiting base of top-quality student athletes.
  • Maintains basketball records.
  • Displays effective on-court teaching and coaching methods.
  • Manage equipment inventory and distribution.
  • Maintains proper opponent scouting reports.
  • Monitors student-athletes in academics, athletics and personal matters.
  • Maintains a competitive Division II schedule, floor practices, promotions and summer camp programs.
  • Assisting in fundraising campaigns through promotion and execution.
  • Managing community service activities.
  • Monitors social media of the student athletes and manages the Men's Basketball Team social media
  • Assists with alumni relations
  • Must maintain an Atmosphere of Compliance and Adhere to all NCAA, CIAA and Lincoln University Rules, Regulations and athletic department policies.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Head Basketball Coach.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications:
  • Three years of successful basketball coaching experience at the college level.
  • Division II coaching experience preferred.
  • Must have proven success in coaching, supervising and working with student-athletes.
  • Must have the ability to accept and carry out assigned program responsibilities.
  • Film exchange and handling Synergy, Teamworks compliance and recruiting forms and logistics planning,
  • Must have the ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Must have a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically.
  • Must communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
  • Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions and have good judgment.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be mature, dependable, have a willingness to help others, and serve as a positive role model for students.

Physical Demands:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
Working conditions:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

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