Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

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About the Role

Paul Smiths College is a small, private baccalaureate and associate degree granting institution located in the Adirondack Park of northern New York State. The College is committed to providing all students with an outstanding undergraduate experience through engaged teaching, experiential learning, and personal attention. The Assistant Mens Basketball Coach & Head Coach for JV Mens Basketball position is part-time and seasonal, reporting to the Head Mens Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities

• Represents the department at campus and community events.
• Assists with the Departments strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Helps promote College athletics and facilities throughout the community.
• Coordinates setup and take down at home athletic contests (game day management) as needed.
• Works effectively with officials, the athletic trainer, and visiting team coaches.
• Trains and schedules student workers as needed.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required; Masters in Sports Management or related field preferred.
• One year as a high school, AAU or college basketball coach; comparable experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to recruit student athletes.
• Experience in the field of media relations or public information using traditional as well as digital media.
• Knowledgeable in compiling statistics and statistical reports; professional experience specific to sports information preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and technology skills.
• Effective both as a leader and as a collaborator.
• Record of teaching and modeling character, values, and responsibility.
• Able to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• Possess or is willing to complete CPR and First Aid certification;
• Drivers license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• Possess or is willing to complete CPR and First Aid certification;
• Drivers license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal and technology skills.
• Effective both as a leader and as a collaborator.
• Record of teaching and modeling character, values, and responsibility.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• Possess or is willing to complete CPR and First Aid certification;
• Drivers license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Pay

$12,000/year

Schedule

Part Time/Seasonal