Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Cuyahoga Community College•Westlake, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the head coach, this role organizes and administers all matters related to Basketball. The Assistant Coach enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable. The position serves as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. The role also enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum one year of experience coaching (name of sport) and recruiting student athletes
Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
Commitment to student success
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
Possess basic knowledge of fundamental basketball coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community
Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Basketball coaching experience at the high school or college level
Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach with all practice sessions and games
Ensure compliance with NJCAA, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach and/or Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
Assists with the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
Assists with the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
Assists with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
Assist with conducting clinics, practices, and tournaments
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions.
Must complete the Compliance & Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transport students
Perform other duties as assigned