Assistant Coach II, Men's Basketball

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, works with the head coach to manage and develop a competitive intercollegiate team. Develops and maintains relationships with potential and current athletes to encourage enrollment and academic success. Ensures that all programs and activities comply with institutional and conference rules and policies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in related field of study
• 1+ year of related athletic coaching experience
• Knowledge of Policies, rules, and regulations of the FCSAA and NJCAA
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skill in Developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically
• Strong leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective task management
• Ability to Travel and recruit student athletes
• Ability to Maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to Demonstrate critical thinking & interpersonal skills
• Ability to Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Ability to Prioritize assignments, workload, and time management
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR/AED certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and runs drills, practice games, or training and conditioning exercises.
• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team.
• Aids in the development of a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Supports the head coach and department in developing fundraising and community service opportunities.
• Fosters the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience.
• Emphasizes and promotes academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates.
• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Supervises the team at all off campus competitions. Enforces the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the College.
• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy.
• Represents the College and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and college sanctioned programs).
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.
• Assesses player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies
• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree