2nd Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Metropolitan… · Denver

2ND ASSISTANT MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH Location: Denver, Colorado DEPARTMENT Intercollegiate Athletics Summary Reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics. Assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with various aspects of the varsity basketball program; i.e., coaching, recruiting, scheduling, camps/clinics, and game/practice management and fundraising.  The assistant men’s basketball coach will adhere to RMAC rules, regulations, and NCAA Division II bylaws. In addition, the assistant men’s basketball coach will represent MSU Denver in a positive manner and continue to uphold the program’s philosophies and the athletic department’s core values.  Duties/Responsibilities 40% – Coaching – Assist head coach in coaching team 20% – Recruiting 20% – Supervision of student-athletes.  10% – Scheduling 10% – Game/Practice management • Recruit Student-Athletes  • Responsible for Game Scheduling (Pre-Season Home & Away Games; Conference Challenge, and Thanksgiving Classic)  • Community Engagement Coordinator (Rescue mission, Children’s Hospital Visit, Unified Teams, etc…)  • Video Coordinator (Uploading games to Synergy, creating edits for scouting; film breakdown)  • Assists with academics  • Assists Head Coach in coaching team (Individual workouts, game strategy, and scouting reports)  • Other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • Previous competitive and/or coaching experience in specified sport. Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications. Preferred Qualifications • College coaching experience • Knowledge of NCAA rules • Must possess computer literacy Schedule Information .75 FTE, 30 hours per week Exempt from overtime Hours: Varies Evenings and Weekend Work: As Needed Schedule: In-Person Travel: As Needed Salary for Announcement Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full time hiring range for this position is $41,626 - $66,667. The anticipated hiring range at a .75 FTE is $31,220 - $50,000. This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits. Instructions to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following documents: Resume Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former). Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.  Deadline Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled POSTING REPRESENTATIVE Sophia J Montano POSTING REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL smontan7@msudenver.edu BENEFITS The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.    For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.  The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu. Background Checks Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.