JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in coaching the highly competitive Division III NCAA men’s basketball program Recruiting student athletes, assisting in coordinating practices and activity travel, and in promoting events and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Assists the Head Basketball Coach in planning, directing, and coaching intercollegiate men’s basketball program; develops student/athletes’ fullest potential while being regionally competitive and ethically run; ensures NCAA rules and regulation compliance

Provides quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the men’s basketball program; develops, implements, and teaches related program curriculum as assigned

Assists Head Men’s Basketball Coach with oversight of student athlete’s conduct both on and off the court, assists with conflict resolution, development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty;

Assists with the recruitment of student athletes; supports student athletes in realizing individual, team and academic goals

Attends college, department, and division meetings as required

Performs related duties as assigned

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

Three years’ experience coaching and/or playing basketball
Prior college coaching experience preferred
CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months
Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles required

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of intercollegiate basketball program
Knowledge of and skill in use of computers and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful

manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations Ability to organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion
Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both within the College and the

community
Ability to effectively supervise the work of others
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty,

students and the public
Strong personal work ethic and high level of personal integrity

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed on a basketball court, classroom or office setting under general supervision and with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

REPORTABILITY: Head Coach Men’s Basketball

Job Salary: 5K w/possibility of increase…