Careers at Lehigh

Lehigh University's women's basketball program is looking for a skilled and committed Assistant Coach to join a program built on competitive excellence and the holistic development of student-athletes. If you're driven by the craft of coaching and believe in the power of sport to shape lives, this is a role worth your attention. Reporting to the Head Coach, you'll contribute across every dimension of a NCAA Division I program, from the practice floor to the recruiting trail. 

Position Number: S80340

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $47,570-$57,090 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Your Role on the Bench and Beyond

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, skill development sessions, and game preparation, providing position-specific instruction and constructive feedback
• Monitor student-athlete progress and contribute to individualized development plans that support both athletic and personal growth
• Support all phases of recruiting, including identification, evaluation, and communication with prospective student-athletes and their families
• Coordinate campus visits and assist with onboarding, contributing to a welcoming team culture that supports retention at or above university benchmarks
• Assist with program operations including travel arrangements, scheduling, and equipment management
• Ensure full adherence to NCAA, Patriot League, and Lehigh University compliance requirements, maintaining accurate recruiting, training, and academic records
• Mentor student-athletes and collaborate with academic services to support graduation rates at or above the university average
• Represent the women's basketball program professionally on and off campus, participating in fundraising, alumni engagement, and promotional activities
• Coordinate and support youth camps, clinics, and community outreach efforts that grow the program's visibility and community connection
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to broader departmental and university strategic initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred
• Experience as a student athlete
• One to three years of work related experience
• NCAA Certification required
• CPR/First Aid required
• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate level, preferably within NCAA Division I
• A demonstrated record of successful recruiting at the college level
• Strong knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations and a commitment to operating within them
• Experience supporting student-athlete academic accountability and personal development
• The ability to build trust with student-athletes, staff, and the broader Lehigh Athletics community

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University is a highly selective research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a long tradition of integrating rigorous academics with competitive Division I athletics. As a Patriot League institution, academic integrity and graduation outcomes sit at the center of our athletics identity, not the margins. You'll join a department that invests in its staff and supports professional growth, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including robust health coverage and retirement contributions above federal minimums.

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. 

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• This position has direct contact with minors, therefore a background check is required. 
• 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.

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.