Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
• Prior college coaching experience preferred
• Recruiting experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured to drive college vehicles required
• Strong personal work ethic and high level of personal integrity
• Knowledge of intercollegiate basketball program
• Knowledge of and skill in use of computers and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Basketball Coach in planning, directing, and coaching intercollegiate men’s basketball program
• Develops student/athletes’ fullest potential while being regionally competitive and ethically run
• Ensures NJCAA rules and regulation compliance
• Provides quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the men’s basketball program
• Develops, implements, and teaches related program curriculum as assigned
• Affords support to student athletes in realizing individual, team and academic goals
• Attends college, department, and division meetings as required
• Promotes a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both within the College and the community
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
• Affords assistance and supervision during individual workouts
• Affords assistance in game preparation (scouting, film breakdowns)
• Affords assistance in academic monitoring (class attendance, study halls, curfew checks); breakfast check; and summer camps while maintaining a clean facility
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed on a basketball court, classroom or office setting under general supervision and with appropriate climate controls
• Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work is required

Physical Requirements

• Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application

• Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important