<p>Job Title</p> <p>Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Men's Basketball</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Commensurate with experience</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>Assist the Head Men's Basketball coach in organizing and administering all aspects of our NCAA Division I men's basketball program. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: day to day coaching of student athletes; individual skill instruction; recruiting athletically and academically sound, competitive student athletes that can compete at the NCAA Division I level; scheduling to enhance championship opportunities; oversee team travel planning; oversee and promote compliance of NCAA rules among staff, student athletes, and representatives of athletic interest; serve as a positive role model for student athletes; and assist Head Coach with managing assigned budgeted funds. Serve as the Defensive Specialist of all defensive systems, oversee staff and team managers, serve as housing liaison for off-campus apartments, oversee admissions for incoming players and work with the Academic Counselor to monitor tutor and study hall assignments, work with agents for graduation athletes, and act as a liaison with the MTSU Public Safety Department. Work to enhance the image of the University, promote positive community relations, and perform other related tasks or projects as assigned.</p> <p>Required Education</p> <p>Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in HHP or related field preferred.</p> <p>Required Related Experience</p> <p>Two (2) years of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), high school, college, and/or professional coaching experience or collegiate playing experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.</p> <p>Desirable Related Experience</p> <p>Four (4) years of high school, AAU, college or professional coaching and or playing experience at the college level preferred.</p> <p>Documents Needed to Apply</p> <p>Resume Required</p> <p>MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Sick Leave </li><li>Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty </li><li>13 paid University holidays </li><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance </li><li>Retirement plans </li><li>Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans </li><li>Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents </li></ul> <p>Click here for additional information.</p> <p>MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.</p> <p>MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.</p> <p>This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.</p> <p>For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.</p> <p>Application Review Date: May 29, 2026; for optimal consideration, please apply before April 23, 2026</p>