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CHELSEA PIERS LP

Lead Basketball Coach

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

You are an enthusiastic, dependable, and professional coach with a passion for working with ... Minimum of 5 years of experience coaching basketball at the youth, AAU, travel, and grassroots ...

The Thoreau Club

Basketball Coach

Briarcliff Manor, NY · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Basketball Coach * Running practice and skill sessions * Attending and coaching weekly practices ... Professionally setting up practice and tournament play * Providing smooth customer experiences ...

CHELSEA PIERS LP

Lead Basketball Coach

Manhattan, NY

$23 - $28/hr

You are an enthusiastic, dependable, and professional coach with a passion for working with ... Minimum of 5 years of experience coaching basketball at the youth, AAU, travel, and grassroots ...

LANE COLLEGE

Assistant Men Basketball Coach

Jackson, TN · On-site

$30K - $45K/yr

Head Men's Basketball Coach FSLA Classification: Salary Exempt Lane College, NCAA Division II, ... Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and composure in a competitive athletic environment.

Troy University

Assistant Basketball Coach

Troy, AL · On-site

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number SF2506P Position Title Assistant Basketball Coach Position Type Professional/Salaried Department Athletics - Basketball - Troy Division Athletics ...

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How much do professional basketball coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional 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.

What is the difference between Professional Basketball Coach vs Amateur Basketball Coach?

AspectProfessional Basketball CoachAmateur Basketball Coach
CredentialsOften requires coaching certifications, experience, and sometimes advanced degreesMay have minimal or no formal coaching certifications
Work EnvironmentProfessional teams, leagues, or clubs with paid positionsSchools, community centers, or amateur leagues, often volunteer or part-time
Industry UsageWidely used in professional sports industryCommon in educational and community sports settings

In summary, a Professional Basketball Coach typically holds formal certifications, works in paid, high-level environments, and is part of the professional sports industry. An Amateur Basketball Coach usually operates in educational or community settings, often on a volunteer basis, with fewer formal credentials. The key difference lies in the level of professionalism, compensation, and environment.

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Infographic showing various Professional Basketball Coach job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,424 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Head Women's Basketball Coach
Classification: Professional
Division: Athletics and Recreational Services
Department: Women's Basketball
Reports To: Director, Athletics and Recreational Services
FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Lincoln University, PA (near Oxford, PA)
Campus: Main Campus
Job Summary
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will be responsible for planning, promoting and administering a quality NCAA Division II Women’s basketball program. The individual will be responsible for recruitment, retention, skill training as it relates to developing a successful NCAA Division II Women’s basketball program. In addition to the Women’s basketball coaching assignment, the individual will be assigned additional responsibilities by the Director of Athletics including Game Day Management for other sports as well as Fundraising. The Director of Athletics and Recreational Services will serve as the primary supervisor of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans, promotes and administers a quality Division II basketball program
  • Manage and develop assistant coaches
  • Manages all aspects of the basketball program
  • Manages the program budget, inventory and staff
  • Develops a strong recruiting base of top-quality student athletes
  • Maintains basketball records
  • Manages the social media presence of the program
  • Displays effective on-court teaching and coaching methods
  • Schedules and maintains equipment inventory in conjunction with equipment management
  • Monitors student-athletes in academics, athletics, and personal matters
  • Maintains a competitive Division II schedule
  • Manages on-court pre/current/post season practices
  • Manages, markets and promotes summer camp/clinic programs
  • Conducts fund-raising campaigns and maintains good community relations
  • Assist with Game Day operations for other sports
  • All other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
  • Minimum of three years of progressive and successful basketball coaching experience at the college level.
  • Division II or III coaching experience preferred.
Qualifications:
  • Progressive Women’s Basketball Coaching Experience with demonstrated academic and athletic success
  • Knowledge of and commitment to adherence of NCAA DII, CIAA and Lincoln University compliance and recruiting rules
  • NCAA Eligibility Center procedures
  • Recruitment within Southern Chester County-PA, East Coast and Northeastern area of USA preferred
  • Must have proven success in coaching, supervising and working with student-athletes
  • Must have the ability to accept and carryout assigned program responsibilities
  • 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
  • Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
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:
  • The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

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