Head Mens JV Basketball Coach

Head Mens JV Basketball Coach

Job Title: Head Men's JV Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Head Men's Basketball Coach

Effective Date: 9/16/25

# of Direct Reports: 0# of People Supported: 2

Job Description:

The part-time position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Men's JV Basketball program including, but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength and conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The Men's JV Basketball Head Coach, in addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, University/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Head Men's Basketball Coach.

Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities:

Recruiting

Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process

Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes

Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written and verbal correspondence

Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University

Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed

Coaching

Assist the Head Varsity Coach with identifying the roster makeup

Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games

Enhance the development of the student-athletes basketball skills through team practice and individual instruction

Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes

Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs

Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the basketball program

Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville's compliance staff and athletic

administrators

Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the University and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the men's basketball staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies

Monitor academic progress of student athletes

Coordinate the program's fundraising activities alongside the Varsity team's goals

Responsible for the scheduling of all JV contests

Performs other additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Travel required for competitions and recruiting

Perform basketball related physical tasks

• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni

Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment

Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and the University's administration

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience:

Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III

Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience

Recruiting at a collegiate level

CPR/AED Certified

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move sport related equipment such as ball carts and cones.
• Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players
• Ability to perform basic court maintenance
• Perform game-day supervision duties (as assigned) of other sporting events which could result in lifting items more than 50 pounds

Salary:

The annual salary for this position is $7,500

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [email protected] to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Part Time
Pay: Starting: $7,500

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