Player Development/Coaching Specialist
Posted Date: May 31, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Not Provided -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Player Development/Coaching Specialist
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003310)
The Player Development/Coaching Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I men’s basketball program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference.
Job Summary
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Reinforce the basketball vision and plans of the Head Coach in practice and through video
Player Development/Coaching Specialist
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003310)
The Player Development/Coaching Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I men’s basketball program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference.
Job Summary
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Reinforce the basketball vision and plans of the Head Coach in practice and through video
- Regularly report player progress toward goals to the Assistant Coaches
- Teaches players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.
- Aid in any game preparation and/or day-to-day tasks, as needed/directed by Head Coach
- Collaborate in the growth of the program’s own coaching and development methodology, devising novel ways to develop players’ basketball skill and intelligence
- Assists with data analysis, creates reports and presents data and film analysis to players and coaches
Physical Effort
Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Coach.Assistant II
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
Work Schedule Varies
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
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ACC Basketball (M) 2025–2026
University of Pittsburgh record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | NET | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 17–1 | 35–3 | 2 | — |
| University of Virginia | 15–3 | 30–6 | 16 | — |
| University of Miami (FL) | 13–5 | 26–9 | 32 | — |
| Clemson University | 12–6 | 24–11 | 35 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 12–6 | 24–9 | 26 | — |
| University of Louisville | 11–7 | 24–11 | 19 | — |
| Florida State University | 10–8 | 18–15 | 63 | — |
| North Carolina State University | 10–8 | 20–14 | 36 | — |
| Stanford University | 9–9 | 20–13 | 62 | — |
| University of California, Berkeley | 9–9 | 22–12 | 72 | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 8–10 | 19–13 | 56 | — |
| Southern Methodist University | 8–10 | 20–14 | 40 | — |
| Wake Forest University | 7–11 | 18–17 | 69 | — |
| Syracuse University | 6–12 | 15–17 | 85 | — |
| University of Pittsburgh | 5–13 | 13–20 | 106 | — |
| University of Notre Dame | 4–14 | 13–18 | 95 | — |
| Boston College | 4–14 | 11–20 | 158 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 2–16 | 11–20 | 169 | — |
University of Pittsburgh Basketball (M) History
University of Pittsburgh past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
5–13 | 13–20 |
| 2024-2025 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
8–12 | 17–15 |
| 2023-2024 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
12–8 | 22–11 |
| 2022-2023 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
14–6 | 24–12 |
| 2021-2022 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
6–14 | 11–21 |
| 2020-2021 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
6–10 | 10–12 |
| 2019-2020 |
Jeff Capel III |
|
6–14 | 16–17 |
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