Assistant Coach

General Responsibilities

Assistant Coaches are responsible for assisting in recruiting, coaching, overseeing practices and games, and any other duties that may be required of a coach or assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Essential Duties

• Fulfill head coaching in the absence of the Head Coach.
• Assist in researching and recruiting prospective student-athletes for the athletic program.
• Assist Head Coach in instructing all members of the team of all policies, procedures, and training rules applicable to the team.
• Assist in oversight of compliance of all policies, procedures, and training rules applicable to the team.
• Assume responsibility for the conduct of the student-athletes and other involved students at all times.
• Work with the Head Coach in planning, scheduling, and developing a season schedule.
• Assume the responsibilities for the development of a competitive athletic program within the entire program.
• Drives/transports team members to away events; maintains driver license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Instruct the student-athletes on the fundamentals, proper training methods, strategies, safety precautions, and health measures pertaining to the sport.
• Assist in conducting and attending regularly scheduled practices and games.
• Assist with the recording and tabulating of game statistics.
• Assists in Managing expenditures allotted for meals, lodging, entry fees or any other necessary expenses.
• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Work with the Head Coach in researching and selecting equipment and supplies for the sport.
• Responsible for the recording, tabulating and reporting of game and season statistics with Black Hawk College, Region IV, and NJCAA website.
• Responsible for public relations (newspaper, television, and other local and national media).
• In the absence of the Head Coach, attend and participate as decision-maker in all meetings required by the Region IV, Arrowhead Conference and/or the Athletic Director.
• Assists in the planning of the Regional or District Tournament when the Quad City campus is hosting the event.
• Assist and participate in the budget administration of the athletic program.
• Monitor the academic progress of each student-athlete in this course and in other courses in conjunction with the Head Coach.
• Assist in teaching the student-athletes the concepts of time management and appropriate balancing of coursework schedules.
• Develop and teach the student-athletes the concepts of teamwork, morale, sportsmanship, courtesy, fair play, academic excellence, and strict adherence to rules of training and conduct.
• Responsible for planning and conducting award activities.
• Responsible for submitting Annual Report to the Director of Athletics including season records, individual statistics, athletic award winners, goals for the next season and his/her inventory of equipment.
• Maintains a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach or by Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree or two (2) years equivalent to 60 credit hours preferred.
• Collegiate experience as an athlete preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.