Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

About the role

Carleton College, a highly selective liberal arts college, seeks to hire an assistant coach in the Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation (PEAR) Department to assist in phases of a successful and competitive NCAA Division III program. Carleton College aims to hire those that share our college values of excellence in education, multiculturalism and service to society. We aspire to hire a coach who will invest in the success and holistic well-being of our entire student-athlete population and provide a highly competitive athletic experience for the students we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in the planning and preparation of team training, travel, coaching practices, recruiting, and teaching student-athletes
• Share in all aspects of recruitment and identify, attract, matriculate and retain outstanding student-athletes to the college
• Attend meetings related to coaching/teaching: working with the head coach and other staff
• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate actively in available professional development opportunities
• Comply with the policies, rules, and regulations set forth by the NCAA Division III and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (MIAC), Carleton College and the Athletic Department
• Understand and support students who are balancing multiple responsibilities as students and athletes in a rigorous academic environment
• Demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship and conduct during practices and contests

Requirements

• BA or BS degree
• 1-2 years coaching or playing at the collegiate level
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels

Skills

• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport, attention to detail as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to help recruit, teach and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment

Benefits

• Voluntary participation in a supplemental retirement plan
• Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Access to recreation center facilities
• Other on-campus benefits

Pay

The expected salary range for this non-benefit eligible position is $1,000‑$2,550.

Schedule

0.10 FTE; some evening and weekend hours are required; typical working schedule is September through March; athletic coaching appointments are extended on an annual basis.