Lehigh University, a prestigious institution renowned for academic excellence and a thriving athletics program, is seeking a driven and experienced Associate Coach of Men's Basketball to join our esteemed Athletics Staff department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that fosters growth, innovation, and success.
As an Associate Coach, Men's Basketball, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the University and Department of Athletics. Your responsibilities will encompass coaching a specific segment/unit of the team, student-athlete development (including academic support), student-athlete recruitment, program administration, and program advancement. Additionally, you will take on a leadership role among the basketball staff, guiding student-athletes' development off the court, nurturing their social, leadership, mental, and physical growth.
Position Number: S85420
This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66,270-$80,620 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide holistic support to student-athletes through counseling, advising, motivation, and discipline to promote personal and academic success.
• Foster character development, team building, and long-term retention through ongoing education, evaluation, and inspiration.
• Support all aspects of team preparation by helping plan practices, training sessions, and competitive strategies.
• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstration of techniques and skills.
• Contribute to strategy refinement and performance evaluation through ongoing communication and assessment.
• Assist in the full recruitment cycle by identifying, evaluating, and selecting prospective student-athletes while promoting Lehigh to prospects and families.
• Support coordinated recruitment strategies with a focus on yielding diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Support program operations by helping plan, evaluate, and manage budgets, staff, and schedules while ensuring compliance with NCAA, league, and institutional rules.
• Contribute to personnel decisions, tournament planning, and administrative coordination with attention to diversity and institutional priorities.
• Leverage technology and communication tools to enhance efficiency, fulfill administrative requests, and maintain accurate program information.
• Support program advancement by fostering positive relationships with alumni, parents, media, and professional networks, while contributing to outreach efforts like newsletters and events.
• Contribute to team success by supporting competitive performance, academic achievement, graduation outcomes, personal development, and recognition of student-athletes.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred
• Five to eight years work related experience
• Experience as a student-athlete
• NCAA Certification required
• CPR/First Aid required
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• This position works with minors, therefore background checks are required prior to starting
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
Lehigh University is a vibrant and inclusive community committed to academic excellence and providing a supportive work environment. As an employer of choice, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of an institution that values diversity, encourages intellectual curiosity, and empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
