The Assistant Coach is directly responsible to the Head Coach of the program. In addition, the assistant coach has reporting responsibilities to the Athletic Director.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Assistant Coach is responsible for:
• Formulate the team’s competitive schedule in cooperation with the head coach and athletic director. Offer game contracts with the assistance of the athletic director.
• Plan and implement recruiting. Schedule recruiting trips for the staff and coordinate recruits to visit campus. Schedule campus visits with appointments to see academic advisors, dorm supervisors and if possible the athletic director and college president.
• Accurately order athletic supplies with the assistance of the head coach. Supplies shall consist of uniforms and all other supplies needed for the season. Plan accordingly for the supplies to be delivered when needed for practice and the season.
• Schedule transportation, housing and meal arrangements for all home and away games.
• Supervise the team on all trips.
• Deal effectively with various public and booster groups to promote the respective sports programs.
• Attend all required Booster Club and public relations activities.
• Comply with all college, Scenic West Athletic Conference and NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Arrange weight room use with facilitator and other coaches.
• Monitor and encourage the academic progress of student-athletes, oversee the academic scheduling for transferable credits and plan for graduation. The assistant coach will attend CSI graduation.
• Plan and conduct conditioning program.
• Plan and conduct a sound pre-season training program.
• Plan and conduct a summer work-out program for participants.
• Assistant coach may teach a class(es) as part of the job description.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks.
• Experience and skills to effectively manage conflict.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.