Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.  The position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities:  The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for recruiting and helping to maintain eligibility within the program. This position will also assist with practice planning and the ordering and maintenance of equipment. Thorough work through scouting and game preparation will be essential.  There will also be an emphasis to help with student-athlete development and academic support.  The position will also help to organize and implement travel plans and also help with adherence to all compliance.  The marketing and planning of summer camps, along with fundraising efforts and any other duties as assigned will also be part of the role.  This position will also work to identify potential workers through work study. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of coaching or playing is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of NCAA Division II basketball operations, compliance, and regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, administrators, alumni, and community members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated coaching experience within a collegiate athletics program

Compensation: $40,560 annual salary.  This position is FLSA exempt and is NOT eligible for overtime. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

How to Apply:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Zac Claus, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, a resume, and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please direct questions to the Zac Claus at [email protected] .

Application deadline is July 17,2026 at 11:59PM (MDT).

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants.  No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.