How to hire an assistant person's basketball coach

How to hire an assistant person's basketball coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant person's 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 person's basketball coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant person's basketball coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant person's basketball coach hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant person's basketball coach also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

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

   Type of Assistant Person's Basketball Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Person's 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	$12-33
   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
   Head Coach	A head coach is responsible for managing teams, monitoring each player's performance, conditioning the team's skills by conducting training sessions, and encouraging the trainees to reach their full potential. Head coaches assess the team's coordination during training or a game, adjusting strategies and improving techniques as needed... Show more	$14-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • NCAA
   • Basketball Program
   • Academic Support
   • Alumni
   • Assist Head
   • Skill Development
   • Athletic Program
   • Game Preparation
   • III
   • Practice Sessions
   • Game Strategy
   • Film Exchange
   • Game Film
   • Travel Arrangements

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the operations of the championship events.
   • Help manage budget, run practice, and the recruitment of JV players.
   • Provide leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill necessary for successful performance.
   • Organize an alumni basketball game.
   • Inaugurate women's basketball alumni group.
   • Produce and edit manuals for each championship.

   More assistant person's basketball coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant person's basketball coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant person's basketball coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant person's basketball coach in Kansas may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level assistant person's basketball coach usually earns less than a senior-level assistant person's basketball coach. Additionally, an assistant person's basketball coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant person's basketball coach salary

   $43,889yearly

   $21.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant person's basketball coach salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average assistant person's basketball coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$61,500	$30
   2	New York	$57,243	$28
   3	New Jersey	$57,015	$27
   4	Connecticut	$55,992	$27
   5	California	$52,297	$25
   6	Pennsylvania	$51,577	$25
   7	New Mexico	$45,544	$22
   8	Texas	$44,646	$21
   9	Oregon	$44,028	$21
   10	Colorado	$42,848	$21
   11	Florida	$38,799	$19
   12	North Carolina	$38,160	$18
   13	Missouri	$34,825	$17
   14	Oklahoma	$34,610	$17
   15	Illinois	$34,531	$17
   16	Ohio	$33,254	$16
   17	Michigan	$33,143	$16
   18	Utah	$32,338	$16
   19	Indiana	$29,666	$14
   20	Iowa	$29,505	$14

   Average assistant person's basketball coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$128,801	$61.92	7
   2	COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND	$79,178	$38.07	4
   3	Emerson College	$64,432	$30.98	2
   4	Kenyon College	$63,004	$30.29	2
   5	New Jersey Institute of Technology	$61,718	$29.67	2
   6	Hartwick College	$61,028	$29.34	3
   7	Berkeley College	$59,903	$28.80
   8	Broward College	$58,540	$28.14
   9	Canisius College	$58,122	$27.94
   10	West Hills College Lemoore	$56,898	$27.35
   11	State University of New York College at Cortland	$55,832	$26.84	3
   12	Eastern Washington University	$55,263	$26.57
   13	University of San Diego	$54,492	$26.20
   14	Houston Baptist University	$53,996	$25.96
   15	California Institute of Technology	$52,505	$25.24
   16	California State University, Fullerton	$52,334	$25.16
   17	PSEA	$52,304	$25.15	12
   18	University of California	$52,177	$25.09	1
   19	University of California-Berkeley	$50,368	$24.22	3
   20	Dickinson College	$47,331	$22.76

4. Writing an assistant person's basketball coach job description

   A good assistant person's 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 person's basketball coach job description:

   Assistant person's basketball coach job description example

   Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 coeducational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland and Lafayette. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual. Bentley seeks a Women’s Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach at the Upper School campus in Lafayette for the Winter 2022-23 season.

   Responsibilities

   Responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

   • Work directly with the head coach to develop the growth of the basketball
   • Assist in the overall planning and execution of the basketball
   • Work with the head coach to develop and implement game strategies.
   • Help in the planning and organizing of team practice sessions.
   • Ability to coach team members individually and in groups.
   • Work with the head coach to develop and implement a team strength and conditioning program.
   • Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the culture of the school and athletic program.
   • Adhere to all state, section, conference and league rules and regulations/policies.
   • Build a positive relationship with all members of the Bentley School community, including students, faculty/staff, administration, parents and alumni.
   • Be a mentor, both in basketball and in life.

   Qualifications

   • Previous coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
   • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
   • Desire to become part of the larger school athletic community.
   • Must be able to work collaboratively as a team member.
   • Must be self-directed.
   • Must have valid driver license
   • Time commitment - must be available for practices and games during weekday afternoons and evenings and on some Saturday’s.

   Preferred Qualifications:

   • Experience running basketball at the college level or above.

   All employees are required to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine before beginning their employment with Bentley

   Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. The School offers competitive compensation and benefits.

   How to Apply

   Please submit letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. No phone calls please.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant person's basketball coaches for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant person's basketball coaches they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant person's basketball coaches with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant person's basketball coach job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant person's basketball coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant person's basketball coaches requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 person's basketball coach

   Once you've decided on a perfect assistant person's basketball coach candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant person's basketball coach first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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