Part-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

McKendree University seeks a part-time assistant coach for the Men's Basketball Program. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional organization, recruiting savvy, and player-development expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting: Lead year-round prospect identification, communication, visits, and social-media outreach—always in full NCAA?II/GLVC compliance.
• Player Development: Design and run position-specific workouts, film/analytics sessions, practice segments, and bench coaching.
• Academic Support & Mentorship: Track grades, coordinate study hall, and foster life-skills growth.
• Program Support: Assist with opponent scouting, fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and clinics.

Qualifications

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

McKendree University seeks a part-time assistant coach for the Men's Basketball Program. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional organization, recruiting savvy, and player-development expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting: Lead year-round prospect identification, communication, visits, and social-media outreach—always in full NCAA?II/GLVC compliance.
• Player Development: Design and run position-specific workouts, film/analytics sessions, practice segments, and bench coaching.
• Academic Support & Mentorship: Track grades, coordinate study hall, and foster life-skills growth.
• Program Support: Assist with opponent scouting, fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and clinics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, player development, and program organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree. - Two?years of collegiate coaching experience.

Work Conditions

Travel is required.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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