Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Wheaton College (MA)

Norton, MA

Posted Date: Apr 01, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$30,000/yr
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Wheaton College (MA)
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Conference

New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (DIII)

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601280

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601280

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

10 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Hours vary, nights and weekends required

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Wheaton College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to assist our men’s basketball program. During this full-time 10 month position the Assistant Coach helps prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season practices, scouting of opponents and game preparation. In addition, this person will play an active role in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes. A commitment to teaching and working within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete is essential. Additionally, this person will serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Athletic Administration. It is expected that this individual will complete their job while complying with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Valid Driver’s License
Bachelor’s Degree required and 1-3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree
1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $30K. This is a full-time, 10 month position.

The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

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Special Instructions to Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.