Assistant Basketball Coach (Mens)

Part-time, non-exempt position with a salary of $13,000 per season.

About the Role

Will serve as Assistant Basketball Coach, reporting to the Head Men's Basketball Coach and supervising Basketball Program student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting the academic initiatives and philosophies of RVC and the athletic department, including:
  • Mandatory Study Hall Hours
  • Academic Progress Reports
  • Mandatory Advising
  • Student-athlete Academic Credit Requirements
• Coordinate struggling student-athletes with tutors, writing center, and other campus resources for assistance.
• Assist in coordination of all camps, clinics, and basketball events on an annual basis.
• Assist in coordination of all transfer activities of basketball student athletes.
• Assist in coordination of purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment for the Basketball Program.
• Assist in coordination of scheduling and management of team contests, official practices, travel arrangements, and facilities utilization for the Basketball program.
• Assist in coordinating, tracking, and implementing a recruitment plan to meet the initiatives of the RVC Athletic Department.
• Assist in organizing and running practice sessions and coach games and contests.
• Assist in supervision of student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel.
• Assist in enforcing adherence to the RVC and NJCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct.
• Comply with all NJCAA rules.
• Assist in reporting all results on the RVC Athletics website and social media.
• Maintain social media platforms according to all institutional and department guidelines.
• Integrate, evaluate, and actively recruit within and outside of the greater-Rockford community.
• Design and execute practices for player and team development using knowledge of basketball.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Supportive of the initiation and ongoing development of the College's Athletic Strategic Plan.
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Effective communication skills with players, support staff, and supervisors.
• Proficiency in navigating Microsoft platforms for analytical data pertinent to department and sport requirements.
• Capable of using independent judgment to solve problems and complex situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in and out of an office setting.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.