Job Title

Coaching Assistant - Men's Basketball

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Coaching Assistant for Men’s Basketball supports student-athlete academic success and welfare while helping lead a competitive program. Responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes, assisting with practices, games, and travel operations, supporting administrative functions, promoting accountability and team culture, and engaging in community outreach and donor relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Player Development

• Plan, organize, and administer the Men's Basketball program

• Lead, motivate, and develop student-athletes athletically, academically, personally, and as leaders

• Foster accountability, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture

• Develop and implement practice sessions

• Evaluate team and opponent performance to determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition

• Determine and execute game strategy in consultation with the Head Coach

Recruiting and Student Athlete Success

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA Division II regulations

• Provide resources to support and monitor academic success

• Promote personal development, leadership, and positive team culture

Operations and Administrative Support

• Assist with travel coordination, scheduling, and day-to-day program logistics

• Support equipment management and practice/game preparation

• Perform administrative tasks such as documentation, reports, and coordination with athletic staff

External Relations

• Promote the program to alumni, campus, and external stakeholders

• Serve as social media liaison

• Organize and participate in fundraising and alumni engagement

• Represent the University as directed by athletics leadership

Required Qualifications

Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience – Two (2) years of college coaching experience.
Registration/Licenses – Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

• NCAA recruiting and coaching experience

• NCAA recruiting certification, CPR, First Aid, AED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with Student Athletes and staff

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of office software and Basketball Software programs<