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Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball (Athletics)
Posting Number
req26771
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball. The position reports to the Head Coach, Men's Basketball and acts within the rules and regulations of the University, Conference, and NCAA.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with on-floor coaching duties.
• Assist with day-to-day preparation of practice.
• Responsible for underclassmen, recruiting lists, and transfer lists.
• Organize recruiting strategies and help coordinate and target specific recruits.
• Scouting and game preparation against opponents.
• Coordinate film edits of student-athletes.
• Contact with high school and junior college coaches on a consistent basis.
• Secure all transcripts and schedules from all recruits and coordinate with the compliance office.
• Respond to correspondence.
• Assist with summer camps, individual and group instruction.
• Interact with donors and supporters of the program.
• Speak to civic and community groups.
• Assist with weekly phone calls to Recruits.
• Counsel and encourage student-athletes.
• Work with C.A.T.S. Academics and assist with any academic needs of student-athletes.
• Work closely with Compliance and stay abreast of all NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Monitor recruiting paperwork, rules education, phone logs, etc.
• Assist with all official and unofficial recruiting visits.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectivelywith individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive,professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, business, marketing, sales, sports management, or related field.
• One year of coaching or playing experience at the division I college level or higher.
• Musthave a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to theUniversity Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, business, marketing, sales, sports management, or related field.
• Fifteen years of coaching or playing experience at the college level or higher.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Athletics
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Matthew King
mking4@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/12/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.
2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
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