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American International College (AIC), a member of NCAA Division II and the Northeast-10 Conference (NE10), invites applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate will be a transformational leader committed to building a championship-caliber program grounded in character, accountability, and competitive excellence.
About American International College
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, AIC is a private, comprehensive institution with a strong commitment to student-athlete success both on the court and in the classroom. Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, provides a uniquely meaningful backdrop for this position. The Yellow Jackets compete at the NCAA Division II level in the highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference, which consistently produces nationally ranked programs and postseason competitors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide visionary and principled leadership for all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program, with a clear focus on competitive success within the NE10 Conference.
- Cultivate a championship culture that elevates every aspect of the program and attracts elite talent at every level—establishing aprogramidentity rooted in discipline, teamwork, accountability, and pride in the AIC brand.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract high-character, academically eligible student-athletes at the Division II level, with emphasis onlocal, regional, nationalandinternationalpipelines.
- Design, implement, and oversee all on-court coaching activities including practices, game preparation, film study and in-game strategy.
- Supervise, and mentorthecoaching staff; foster a collaborative, high-performance staff culture aligned with the program’s vision.
- Monitor and support the academic progress, eligibility, and graduation of all student-athletes in compliance with NE10 and NCAA regulations.
- Manage the program’s operating and highly competitive athletic scholarship budget responsibly and transparently.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, boosters, and community stakeholders to grow support for the program.
- Represent the program with professionalism at all NE10, NCAA, and institutional functions.
- Maintain full compliance with all NCAA Division II, NE10, and AIC rules and regulations at all times.
Competitive Expectations
AIC Athletics is committed to investing in a program positioned to compete at the highest level of Division II basketball. The incoming Head Coach is expected to:
- Establish a winning culture that competes for NE10 Conference championships within a clearly defined timeline.
- Build a team capable of earning and advancing in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
- Develop a program that is consistently competitive, respected within the conference, and recognized for its standard of play and character.
- Create measurable year-over-yearimprovementin wins, recruiting class quality, and team culture metrics.
Cultural Rebuild Vision
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of AIC Men’s Basketball. The incoming coach will have the full freedom and support to establish the program’s identity, values, and competitive vision — building something truly their own. The Director of Athletics and College administration are deeply committed to this process and will be active partners every step of the way. We’re looking for someone who sees this moment for what it is: a chance to create a lasting legacy at a college that is genuinely invested in their success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a head or assistant coach at the NCAAcollegiatelevel.
- Proventrack recordin recruiting, player development, and program building.
- Thorough understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division IIrulescomplianceand/or willingness to learn all NCAA DII rules and regulations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel asrequired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division II or Divison I level.
- Familiarity with the Northeast-10 Conference landscape and region.
- Demonstrated success in academic support and student-athlete retention.
- Established recruiting network at the high school andcollege levels.
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