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Posted: 06-Jun-25
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Type: Full-time
Categories Coaching
Coaching - Basketball
Sector Collegiate Sports
Required Education 4 Year Degree
Belhaven University, a Christ-centered university located in Jackson, MS, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in the management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program, within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of Belhaven University, the NCAA, and the CCS. Belhaven University is an NCAA Division III institution sponsoring seventeen sports programs and holding conference membership in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will assist the head coach with the following: Support the mission and core values of the Department, which are competing for championships and leading athletes to mature as men and women created in the image of God; coordinate recruiting efforts to attract individuals who have exhibited high potential to perform according to the standards of Belhaven Men’s Basketball, the department, the conference, and NCAA; Reinforce spiritual growth, academic achievement, and graduation as our top priorities; Comply with university, departmental, NCAA, and CCS regulations as it pertains to recruiting, retaining, and developing student-athletes; Diligent, daily preparation to compete aggressively to win championships; Coaching the team during scheduled practices and competitions; budget management, academic support, equipment management, and the administration of Men’s Basketball camps; cultivating relationships with campus faculty, staff and external relationships with alumni and friends of the program, as well as other duties assigned by supervisor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (Master’s Preferred); Possess 2 or more years of coaching or playing experience at the college level or the equivalent; show the ability to recruit, develop, and retain quality Men’s Basketball student-athletes; demonstrate excellent organizational skill, attention to detail, intentional relationship building, and communication skills; the ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Men’s Basketball program and the athletic department.
Please click on this to review Belhaven University’s Commitment Statement including our employee expectations. Should you receive a job offer you will be asked to sign accepting this commitment.
Applicants must be able to fully support the University vision, mission, and statement of faith, and contribute to the spiritual and academic fellowship of the university. Interested applicants must send 1) Letter of Interest 2) Resume 3) Reference List with contact information (including personal Pastor) 4) Prepare a brief account (no more than 750 words) of your spiritual journey including the time and circumstances surrounding you becoming a believer in Christ and your current relationship with Christ. Send those four items to Boomer Roberts, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, at broberts@belhaven.edu. For any other questions regarding this search, please contact Boomer Roberts, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, at broberts@belhaven.edu.
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About Belhaven University Belhaven University is a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping people grapple with the complex issues of life and to preparing them for positions of leadership in a rapidly changing society. A community of professors and students working together in a Christian environment, Belhaven emphasizes the importance of the individual. In addition to a strong traditional liberal arts program, Belhaven provides an atmosphere in which students can find purpose and meaning in life. Academic preparation and Christian experience go hand in hand at Belhaven. Belhaven University has received national recognition for both its academic programs and affordability. Furthermore, Belhaven is one of approximately 40 schools in the U.S. to be nationally accredited in all four of the arts: dance, music, theatre, and visual art.Belhaven University prepares students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas. By developing servant leaders who value integrity, compassion, and justice in all aspects of their lives, the University prepares people to serve, not to be served.
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