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The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Basketball coach with planning, managing, coordinating, operating, and evaluating the Division III Men’s Basketball program at the College. This position reports to the Director, Student Athletics and Wellness with direction from the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The Assistant Coach is expected to adhere to the responsibilities of competitive success, maintain compliance of the rules and regulations within the parameters of the NJCAA, and the development of student athletes into engaged citizens using a holistic approach. This is a stipend-funded, part-time position.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties – May include, but not limited to the following:
- Assist the head coach in managing and directing the basketball program.
- Assist the head basketball coach with all aspects of the team including training, and scheduling.
- Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all policies, rules and regulations set forth for the team, college, and the NJCAA.
- Check and secure all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms after games and practices.
- Complete and maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
- Assist in teaching student athletes’ conflict resolution, time management and other life skills.
- Use the administrative and reporting structure of the college to manage athletes.
- Assists the Director, Student Activities and Wellness with alumni relations and fundraising.
- Assist with recruiting potential players and scouting opponents as directed.
- Assist the head coach with athletic skill development for student-athletes.
- In coordination with the Head Basketball Coach and Director, Student Athletics and Wellness, assist in the monitoring of student-athlete academic performance and assist in the implementation of team, athletic department, and College resources to support the athletes’ academic performance.
- Perform other tasks as assigned that support the mission and initiatives of the Men’s Basketball program and the college.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in recruiting and coaching high school or college athletics
- Excellent computer skills in in programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Access
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exemplary organizational and customer service skills with commitment to the holistic development of the individual
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment without close supervision
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college
- Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:
- Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
- Collaborating and facilitating
- Creating and innovating
- Anticipating and responding to change
- Providing vision and leadership
Preferred:
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Knowledge and experience with Datatel Computer System
- Experience NCHSAA and or NJCAA athletics
- Community college experience
- CDL Licensure
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