Gordon College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Wenham, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to assist our men’s basketball program. Under the direction of the Head Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach’s primary function includes the teaching and instructing of student-athletes in the areas of sport-specific technique, strategic play, teamwork, and safety in the sport of Men’s Basketball at Gordon College. The level of responsibility includes areas specific to Basketball and a responsibility to our student-athletes’ holistic well-being. This will be demonstrated by the mentoring of student-athletes, including teaching, and modeling the value of Christian competition and leadership.

Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Experience in playing and/or coaching at the intercollegiate level is preferred.
3. Effective leadership skills and motivational abilities with mentoring experiences. 
4. Understanding and appreciation of Christian liberal arts higher education. 
5. Ability to be a team player within the Department of Athletics and the institution. 
6. Strong desire to work with and relate to student-athletes. 
7. Sound administrative ability with emphasis on organization and attention to detail. 
8. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
9. Positive mindset, solution-oriented style of leadership. 

10 Familiarity with basic computer operations, and ability to use common office equipment, including the ability to operate specialized software for sports administration.

Description of

Duties and Tasks: 1. Responsible for the instruction and development of student-athletes, including sport specific technique, strategic play, safety, and key aspects of their position. 

2. In collaboration with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for the leadership and development of student-athletes, including a highly competitive program, a well-developed academic support structure, as well as the discipleship of young men in the program to facilitate their spiritual growth. 
3. Supports the Head Coach in the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes who understand and embrace the mission of Gordon College and of the Athletics Department. 
4. Regularly attend department staff meetings and provide support for large departmental initiatives (including special events), spiritual development, game management, and alumni/fundraising activities. 
5. Works in collaboration with the Head Coach to monitor academic performance of student-athletes and collaborates with campus partners regarding discipleship, development, and retention of student-athletes within their specific sports program. 
6. Involved in game management for other sports as part of the out-of-season schedule. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. 
8. Office hours are primarily weekdays and at least 30 hours per week, but responsibilities require additional hours and flexibility, including evenings and weekends.

Interested candidates please email resume and letter of application to Head Coach, Tod Murphy at [email protected]