S/L Men’s Basketball Student Assistant

Westminster University

Men’s Basketball Student Assistant

Student Position

Position Overview

The Westminster University Men’s Basketball program is seeking a dependable, energetic, and creative student assistant to support the program’s daily operations. This position is ideal for a student interested in athletics, coaching, sports media, or content creation who wants hands-on experience within a college basketball program.

Primary Responsibilities

Social Media and Content

• Develop creative ideas for the program’s social media platforms.
• Capture photos and short-form video content at practices, games, team activities, and special events.
• Assist with creating, editing, and publishing engaging social media content.
• Help highlight student-athletes, coaches, team accomplishments, and the overall culture of Westminster Men’s Basketball.
• Follow Westminster University branding and social media guidelines.

Practice Support

• Assist coaches and players during practices and individual workouts.
• Rebound, pass, and help facilitate drills.
• Assist with practice setup and breakdown.
• Organize and maintain basketballs, training equipment, and other practice materials.
• Complete additional basketball-related duties as assigned by the coaching staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Westminster University student in good academic standing.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interest in basketball, sports media, marketing, or content creation.
• Familiarity with Instagram and other social media platforms.
• Basic photography, videography, graphic design, or video-editing experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with coaches and student-athletes.
• Available for practices, games, and occasional team events.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience within an NCAA Division II men’s basketball program.
• Opportunities to build a portfolio in sports content and social media.
• Experience working alongside college coaches and student-athletes.
• Practical exposure to the daily operations of a collegiate athletic program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.

Contact Jay Slone at jslone@westminsteru.edu for any additional questions.