PT - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Arizona Western College•Yuma, AZ

21h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for assisting the head men’s basketball coach in the areas of recruitment & scouting, coaching, game & practice planning, statistics, and the academic success of student-athletes, as well as the general program administration.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered
Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability and desire to motivate student-athletes to succeed academically and athletically
Ability to work effectively with the head coach, administration, faculty, students, and alumni
Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations
Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations
Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach with organizing practices and game plans.
Assist the Head Coach with coordinating and scheduling team travel and recruiting activities.
Assist the Head Coach with financial aid and eligibility matters for student-athletes.
Supports and participates in strategic initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.
Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.