Location: Louisville, KY
Category: Staff Positions
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Posted On: Tue May 12 2026
Job Description:
Bellarmine University has an immediate opening for an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. This position will assist the Head Men's Basketball Coach with all phases of a Division I Men's Basketball program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the athletic and academic development of student-athletes and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a recruiting program consistent with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules designed to recruit student-athletes who possess the academic and athletic skill needed to be successful at Bellarmine University, as well as regionally and nationally.
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Aid in recruiting high-level prospective student-athletes, including daily recruiting efforts, evaluating talent, coordinating depth charts, planning recruiting trips for staff, coordinating PSA campus visits, general correspondence, and all things connected to identifying elite athletes.
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Assist in planning and coordinating in-season and out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on developing athletic skills to compete at the Division I level. Provide on-court instruction to men's basketball student-athletes in any position to enhance team performance.
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Assist in the planning and implementing game plans for each game, including development of opponents' scouting reports.
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Monitor the academic progress of the men's basketball student-athletes. Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed.
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Assist in scheduling games as directed by the Head Coach.
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Participate in fundraising activities for the men's basketball program (camps/showcases) and/or Department of Athletics.
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Promote a culture of inclusion, working effectively within a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.
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Abide by and comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the Department of Athletics and University.
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Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
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Personal athletic experience as a collegiate or professional basketball player or in a related field
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Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
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