Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
SUNY Ulster·Stone Ridge, New York
SUNY Ulster·Stone Ridge, New York
Assist with the recruitment and retention of student-athletes on national and international levels. Support all aspects of the NJCAA basketball program, including practice, game preparation, and travel coordination.
SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
The individual will be involved in all aspects of the program, including assisting with recruitment and retention of student athletes, travel responsibly, practice and game preparation, promoting the program both on and off campus and complying with all SUNY Ulster Community College Association, Mid-Hudson Conference, Region XV, and NJCAA rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Individual should be available with varied hours including nights and weekends.
Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level. Assist with the management of recruiting database of potential recruits. Develop and execute recruiting plan. Plan and organize on-campus visits. Assist in all aspects of a NJCAA basketball program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and student-athlete development. Assist in overall program planning and organization. Travel with the team to away competitions and assist with the coordination of team travel. Assist/coordinate social media platforms. Assist with alumni events. Other Administrative duties as assigned. Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and head coaches. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni. Ability to uphold the commitment to the Department of Athletics mission and values of education through Athletics.
Minimum Qualifications: HS Diploma Previous Coaching Experience
Collegiate playing experience Salary: $2,500 for entire term October 1, 2026- March 16, 2027.
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by July 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Resume or CV Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position Contact information for 3 professional references
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SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
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A high school diploma is required, and previous coaching experience is preferred. Collegiate playing experience is also listed as a preferred qualification.
Market context
Assistant men's basketball coach openings in New York often reflect steady demand around school and college athletic programs, especially where teams need support with player development, scouting, and day-to-day practice operations. These roles can be competitive because prior coaching experience and collegiate playing experience are preferred, and the listed pay is modest, so candidates with strong references and clear program fit may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, and tailor your application to show coaching experience, basketball knowledge, and availability for the full season.