Director of Player Development

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Director of Player Development

Job Category: Athletics

Requisition Number: DIREC001376

Posted: July 28, 2026

Full Time

On-site

Rate: $52,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Director of Player Development for the Men's Basketball Team.

The candidate would be expected to: handle programmatic areas such as academics and facilities, as well as campus partners such as admissions; alumni engagement, including but not limited to newsletters, golf outings, social functions and reunions; oversight of all student interns, managers and volunteers related to men's basketball.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Application Materials Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct player focus on skill development on the court and with personal growth off the court.

• Direct, create, and implement individual development plans to ensure players needs are addressed and met as they relate to academics and personal growth.

• Assist coaching staff with game day preparation, practice plans, as well as day-to-day basketball operations.

• Staff liaison: Programmatic areas such as academics and facilities, as well as campus partners such as admissions.

• External affairs contact: Marketing, multimedia rights, special events, ticketing, equipment, athletics communications.

• Alumni liaison: Responsible for alumni engagement, including but not limited to newsletters, golf outings, social functions and reunions.

• Oversight: All student interns, managers and volunteers related to men's basketball.

• Academics: Act as liaison with academic services to oversee daily progress of the student-athletes; oversight of study hall; weekly academic reports.

• Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Two years of coaching, playing or administrative experience in collegiate basketball, or a combination thereof.

• CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire

• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:fd9f45cf-682a-3741-a5dc-25d95069c04c.

Preferred Requirements:

• Basketball coaching and/or playing experience in Division I collegiate basketball.

• Technology skills related to basketball film analysis.

• Social media experience.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Barbara Santos at [email protected] or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits

• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire

• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent

after one-year of full-time continuous employment

• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability

• Employer sponsored Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: https://www.monmouth.edu/hr/benefits/

Department:

Athletics Department

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday and as needed per schedule

Total Weeks Per Year

52

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

$52,000 - $52,530

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9733322

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the https://www.eeoc.gov/poster notice from the Department of Labor.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

9733322