Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Employer: Alcorn State University
Location: Lorman, MS (onsite)
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Type: Full-time — Coaching / Athletics
What You’ll Do:
• Assist with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players (scouting, travel to games/events, outreach).
• Deliver coaching instruction across multiple learning styles; run pre/post workouts and skill development sessions.
• Prepare and manage game/video equipment, exchange film with opponents, and record game statistics.
• Support program administration and ensure compliance with NCAA, SWAC, and university rules and regulations.
• Represent the Men’s Basketball program professionally at events, on the road, and with prospective student-athletes and their coaches.
• Participate in frequent travel and extended work hours during season, recruiting periods, and events.
Why It Stands Out:
• Work in a collegiate environment with a clear mission to develop student-athletes on and off the court.
• Hands-on role that blends coaching, recruiting, game-prep, and program administration — strong resume builder for career coaches.
• Opportunity to work within the SWAC/NCAA framework and gain extensive recruiting/travel experience.
Potential Trade-offs:
• Frequent travel and extended/irregular hours are common (games, recruiting, camps).
• Heavy physical and time demands (practice, travel, game days, recruiting seasons).
• Compensation listed as “commensurate with experience” — pay range may require negotiation.
• High expectation for recruiting performance and ability to work with a diverse campus community.
Qualifications / Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of basketball skills, strategies, and NCAA rules/regulations.
• Strong coaching, recruiting, communication (verbal/written), and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively and work with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours.
• Application materials typically include resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
Perks / Benefits:
• University benefits package (health insurance and other higher-ed benefits — confirm specifics with HR).
• Competitive opportunities for professional growth within collegiate athletics and recruiting networks.
• Visible role with direct impact on student-athlete development and program success.
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Would you take this job?
If you were applying, what would be your top three non-negotiables: (A) clear salary range + relocation/ travel reimbursement and job protections for recruiting travel, (B) defined workload expectations + support staff (OPS/GA assistants) and a formal onboarding/mentorship plan, or (C) recruiting resources + budget for travel/scouting and clarity on NCAA compliance support? Which would you pick and why — and what would you ask the hiring manager before accepting (for example: “What is the salary range for this position and are travel expenses reimbursed?”, “How many assistant/OPS/GA staff are assigned to support day-to-day operations?”, “What is the expected recruiting travel schedule and typical yearly time commitment?”)?