Southwest Mississippi Community College, defending MACJC State Champions, has a Volunteer Assistant Men’s Basketball coaching position available. This coach will be provided his own room in the dorms with the student-athletes as well as a 7-day meal plan in the school cafeteria. Volunteer Assistants in the past have also supplemented their income by doing individual training sessions with local athletes on his own time.

This coach must be able to provide assistance to Head Coach in all areas of the men’s basketball program including, but not limited to, recruiting, scouting, practice/game planning, player development, strength & conditioning workouts, academic progress monitoring, team travel, camps, etc.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

* Plan and conduct team and individual practice and training as directed. Assist in recruiting, travel arrangements, budget, home event management, strength & conditioning workouts, academic monitoring, and facility use as directed.

* Recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes, develop and establish recruiting areas and networks, and monitor initial and continuing academic eligibility.

* Conduct all aspects of programs in accordance with the rules and policies established by Southwest Mississippi Community College, the Athletics Department, the MACJC, and the NJCAA.

* Project a positive image of athletics and the college within the SMCC community and the extended community. Assist with fundraising, marketing, and promotional activities. Develop and establish a community involvement and participate in public relations activities. Provide leadership to the Athletic Department by encouraging support of athletic programs and actively supporting them with attendance at events.

Interested candidates should forward resume and cover letter to head coach Thomas Gray: [email protected]