Coach Associate

Coach Associate

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Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition	202600311S
Title	Coach Associate
FLSA status	Exempt
Hiring Salary	This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category	Professional
Department	Athletics
Division	Office of the President
Open Date	10/05/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement	Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with one year coaching experience. Coaching experience in basketball is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position	Serves as an assistant coach and performs semi-complex supervisory work for Sam Houston Men’s Basketball.
Primary Responsibilities	The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Basketball. Assists the Head Coach in coaching duties and team supervision. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Recruits prospective student athletes. Adheres to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies. Supports institutional compliance and academic programs and maintains athletic and academic records. Reports all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications	Must have thorough understanding of NCAA Division I sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. Develops an appropriate rapport with community and university personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel. Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time Part Time	Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink	https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48854

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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