Assistant Men's Basketball Coach-1st Assistant

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach-1st Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

N / A.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Men's Basketball Coach-1st Assistant

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach-1st Assistant assists the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program. Primary tasks include but are limited to coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting, and team practices. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life / AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duties

• Assist the head men’s basketball coach in managing and directing the basketball program.
• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory of basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinate scouting and video exchange.
• Coordinate facility needs of visiting teams.
• Organize and complete all required paperwork.
• Assist the administration with alumni relations and scholarship fundraising.
• Commit to and ensure adherence to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the Southland Conference and the NCAA.
• Assist with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attending department meetings and activities; always represent the university positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of men’s basketball coaching experience at the college or university level. Note that said experience at the graduate‑assistant level will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) or more years of collegiate men’s basketball coaching experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Business hours of Mon‑Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on team schedule.

Physical Demands

Typical for coach in this sport.

Posting Number

AS2197PO

Number of Vacancies

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date

01 / 06 / 2026

Reports to

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Salary

$80,000 Annualized

Open Date

11 / 25 / 2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N / A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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UIW Website

(Open Ended Question)

Less than Bachelor's Degree

No

No

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