Description: About King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community. The Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of managing a collegiate basketball program. This role combines Christian leadership, coaching, administrative responsibilities, driving a 15-passenger van, and mentorship of student athletes while allowing the individual to pursue graduate studies. As well as other assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications: · CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes · NCAA required learning courses · Valid US driver’s license
Responsibilities: · Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and game preparation · Provide technical instruction and skill development for student-athletes · Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs · Analyze player performance and contribute to game strategy · Assist with recruiting efforts, including scouting and communication with prospective student-athletes · Help organize team travel, scheduling, and logistics · Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success · Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations · Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement activities · Perform administrative duties such as record-keeping, equipment management, and correspondence · Assist in transportation such as driving vans when needed.
Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required
Hours: Expected Schedule of Employment Monday through Sunday; 25 hours per week
Campus: Bristol, TN
Description: About King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community. The Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of managing a collegiate basketball program. This role combines Christian leadership, coaching, administrative responsibilities, driving a 15-passenger van, and mentorship of student athletes while allowing the individual to pursue graduate studies. As well as other assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications: · CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes · NCAA required learning courses · Valid US driver’s license
Responsibilities: · Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and game preparation · Provide technical instruction and skill development for student-athletes · Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs · Analyze player performance and contribute to game strategy · Assist with recruiting efforts, including scouting and communication with prospective student-athletes · Help organize team travel, scheduling, and logistics · Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success · Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations · Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement activities · Perform administrative duties such as record-keeping, equipment management, and correspondence · Assist in transportation such as driving vans when needed.
Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required
Hours: Expected Schedule of Employment Monday through Sunday; 25 hours per week
Campus: Bristol, TN
Apply NowKing University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | NET | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 18–2 | 25–7 | — | — |
| Emmanuel University (Georgia) | 18–2 | 21–9 | — | — |
| Young Harris College | 15–5 | 21–9 | — | — |
| King University | 15–5 | 19–12 | — | — |
| Chowan University | 14–6 | 18–10 | — | — |
| Barton College | 11–9 | 16–14 | — | — |
| Lees-McRae College | 10–10 | 13–16 | — | — |
| Converse University | 10–10 | 12–16 | — | — |
| University of Mount Olive | 9–11 | 12–18 | — | — |
| Francis Marion University | 8–12 | 10–19 | — | — |
| Erskine College | 6–14 | 11–19 | — | — |
| North Greenville University | 6–14 | 10–20 | — | — |
| Southern Wesleyan University | 5–15 | 9–19 | — | — |
| Shorter University | 4–16 | 6–20 | — | — |
| Belmont Abbey College | 1–19 | 2–21 | — | — |
| Ferrum College | — | — | — | — |
King University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Jason Gillespie |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Jason Gillespie |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Jason Gillespie |
15–5 | 19–12 | |
| 2023-2024 |
Jason Gillespie |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Jason Gillespie |
6–14 | 7–22 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Jason Gillespie |
11–11 | 14–15 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Jason Gillespie |
– | 6–12 | |
| 2019-2020 |
George Pitts |
16–4 | 23–7 |
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