Graduate Assistant Basketball Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
F-1039
Position Title
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
College/Unit
Athletics
Home Department
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Employee Group
Athletic Coach (Faculty)
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Type
12 month
Position Classification
Athletic Coach
Position Begin Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
Central Michigan University, an FBS member of the Mid-American Conference, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach position.
This position is responsible for coaching Division I student-athletes, the identification and recruitment of athletically and academically talented student-athletes, fostering a positive and competitive environment, assisting with administration and organization of games, practice, management of equipment, fundraising and community involvement, and other duties designated by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, MAC and CMU rules & regulations.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Division I coaching and recruiting experience.

Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department
Central Michigan University Athletics is an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference. For more information visit our departmental website.
Posting Begins
05/12/2026
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Recruitment
External
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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