How to hire an assistant basketball coach

How to hire an assistant basketball coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant basketball coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant basketball coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant basketball coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant basketball coach, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An assistant basketball coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant basketball coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of assistant basketball coach salaries for various roles:

   Type of Assistant Basketball Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Basketball Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-32
   Coach	The main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more	$12-31
   Soccer Coach	A soccer coach manages a team of players, guiding and providing them with strategies to win as a team. Moreover, a soccer coach is primarily responsible for developing programs and plans that will help players better understand and appreciate the game, facilitate training and practice sessions to sharpen their skills and discipline, and emphasize the value of teamwork and sportsmanship... Show more	$13-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Player Development
   • Varsity Girls
   • Basketball Program
   • JV
   • Role Model
   • Assist Head
   • NCAA
   • Leadership
   • Game Strategies
   • Grade Girls
   • Skill Development
   • Championship
   • Head Coaches

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop on of the top academic programs at the high school, achieving a team GPA of 3.62.
   • Develop practice plans for the JV team and run the team in game situations.
   • Aid in a championship win at the end of the season.
   • Influence the program to reach its first ever conference championship and highest winning record in program history.
   • Full duties for an assistant basketball coach at the highest level of the NCAA competing in the Pac-12 conference.
   • Monitor academic progress of student athletes in accordance with university, conference and NCAA rules, regulations, policy and procedures.

   More assistant basketball coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant basketball coach job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant basketball coach salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant basketball coaches' average salary in wyoming is 60% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant basketball coaches earn 59% less than senior-level assistant basketball coaches.
   • Certifications. An assistant basketball coach with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant basketball coach's salary.

   Average assistant basketball coach salary

   $44,476yearly

   $21.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant basketball coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average assistant basketball coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$56,503	$27
   2	New Jersey	$53,964	$26
   3	Massachusetts	$52,176	$25
   4	Hawaii	$52,030	$25
   5	California	$51,916	$25
   6	Texas	$47,898	$23
   7	Vermont	$47,267	$23
   8	Colorado	$43,718	$21
   9	Oregon	$42,672	$21
   10	Arizona	$41,343	$20
   11	Maryland	$41,288	$20
   12	Indiana	$40,017	$19
   13	Missouri	$37,474	$18
   14	Oklahoma	$35,275	$17
   15	Illinois	$35,248	$17
   16	Arkansas	$34,928	$17
   17	Ohio	$33,628	$16
   18	Iowa	$33,471	$16
   19	Idaho	$32,670	$16
   20	New Mexico	$32,177	$15

   Average assistant basketball coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Holton-Arms School	$83,051	$39.93	1
   2	Stonehill College	$68,596	$32.98
   3	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	$63,359	$30.46	1
   4	Augusta University	$62,975	$30.28	1
   5	Santa Fe Public Schools	$57,439	$27.61	13
   6	University of Hawaii Foundation	$57,276	$27.54	2
   7	Shady Side Academy	$53,273	$25.61	3
   8	University of Vermont	$52,651	$25.31	4
   9	Bethel University	$51,174	$24.60	2
   10	Proviso Township Schools	$46,946	$22.57	71
   11	Kent State University	$44,587	$21.44
   12	Tufts University	$43,028	$20.69
   13	Christian Academy School System	$42,587	$20.47	12
   14	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	$42,536	$20.45	2
   15	Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1	$42,351	$20.36	4
   16	Addison Trail High School	$42,096	$20.24	10
   17	Salem-Keizer Public Schools	$41,681	$20.04	14
   18	Arkansas Tech University	$41,470	$19.94	1
   19	Excelsior Charter School	$41,127	$19.77
   20	Nobel Learning	$40,831	$19.63

4. Writing an assistant basketball coach job description

   A good assistant basketball coach job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant basketball coach job description:

   Assistant basketball coach job description example

   TITLE: Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
   
   LOCATION: Eisenhower Middle School
   
   The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
   
   With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 51% Hispanic, 27% African American, 11% White, and 7% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,600 teachers.
   
   JOB GOAL:
   
   Directly responsible to the head coach of a sport. The assistant coach will be expected to exhibit total loyalty to the program, the head coach, and the other assistants at all times. The assistant coach will be required to carry out all assignments given to him by the head coach.
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
   
   * Assist the head coach as directed with the following:
   * Organize and direct coaching staff
   * Collecting physical examination forms
   * Collecting insurance release forms
   * Reporting injuries to school nurse
   * Taking inventory and submitting a list of equipment needs
   * Checking out and collecting all equipment
   * Keeping accurate records and reports of lost or stolen equipment
   * Providing a roster of players
   
   Providing the Athletic Director a list of athletes who are to receive awards at the end of the season and plan the awards ceremony
   
   * Insuring proper team conduct on trips and during contests
   * Knowing all rules pertaining to his or her sport
   * Treating of injuries or attending to athletes
   * Cleaning and Maintenance of equipment and uniforms
   * Organizing practice sessions
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Certified teacher or must qualify for Rule 10 approval through the Kansas State High
   * School Activities Association
   
   COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required.
   
   REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
   
   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being.
   
   OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
   
   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Varies by Sport
   
   SALARY: Based on the Kansas City Kansas Supplemental Salary Schedule
   
   REPORT TO: Board of Education
   
   EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on evaluation.
   
   Signatures
   
   The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
   
   Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.
   
   This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
   
   Manager _______________________________________________
   
   HR ___________________________________________________
   
   Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
   
   Employee _____________________________ Date ____________

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant basketball coach for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant basketball coaches they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant basketball coaches who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant basketball coach candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant basketball coach

   Once you've found the assistant basketball coach candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant basketball coach. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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