Assistant Coach of Women's Basketball

Williams College is seeking an ambitious, mission-driven Assistant Coach who is ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and competitive athletic excellence.

Williams Women’s Basketball is steeped in tradition and distinction, having appeared in the NCAA tournament multiple times. The program is committed to helping student-athletes achieve their highest potential by focusing on developing holistically in a competitive and positive environment, while upholding the core values and philosophies of the Women’s Basketball program. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse.

The Assistant Coach of Women’s Basketball is a 9-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $35,100, and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.

Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Williams College, located in Williamstown, MA is a liberal arts institution and member of the competitive NCAA Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). We strongly value the liberal arts experience and the balance of our student-athletes academic pursuits in addition to their athletic and extracurricular commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the head coach in practice planning and execution
• Individual skill development
• Film Breakdown and Analysis
• Scouting reports
• Recruitment of Student-Athletes
• Assist with planning team events
• Social Media
• Equipment Management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and collegiate playing or coaching experience required
• 1+ years of collegiate coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III policies and strong interpersonal skills are preferred.
• Successful candidates will possess self-motivation, communication and organizational skills and be open to learning new methods
• A passion for coaching and mentorship of a diverse student-athlete population

To prepare for the season & academic year, the anticipated start date for this position is the beginning of September, 2026.

Application review will begin June 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Including a cover letter detailing your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is required in addition to your resume. Candidates are encouraged to include information regarding their experiences working with diverse student populations and/or experiences supporting an inclusive work environment in their cover letter.

Please visit careers.williams.edu [http://careers.williams.edu/] to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu [hr@williams.edu?subject=Careers%20at%20Williams%20College&body=I%20have%20a%20question%20regarding%20a%20job%20posting%20I've%20seen%20on%20the%20Career%20Site.].