Title:Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary Range:Annual Salary

EEO Job Group:2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forAssistant Men's Basketball Coach.

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Division 1 Mens Basketball intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• (60%)
  Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
  
  
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
  
  
• Ensure student-athletes have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintains thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  (20%)
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinates recruiting activities with the Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Program.
  
  (15%)
• Assist student-athletes in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.
  
  
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.
  
  (5%)
• Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
  
  
• Participate in the Universitys public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
  
  
• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.
  
  
• Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  
• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Proficiency with computer systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail, and Internet software.
  
  
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
  
  
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Masters degree.

Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.

Fundraising experience and ability.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Stan Gourd, search committee chair, at sgourd@usi.edu

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by February 25, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities