Wheelchair Basketball Head Coach for Adapted Athletics

Associated Students, San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

5d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Adapted Athletics, the Head Wheelchair Basketball Coach coaches, manages, and develops elite and recreational athletes in the Adapted Athletics program. The program offers inclusive and adaptive athletics and recreation activities at a range of skill and ability levels. The coach develops athletes’ wheelchair basketball techniques and strategy, recruits athletes, manages team activities, and supports fundraising, program infrastructure, and marketing. The role includes planning and leading practices and competitions, monitoring athlete development and well-being, maintaining team records and equipment, supporting recruitment and travel, and organizing wheelchair basketball events. The coach also collaborates with University and Associated Students departments and follows relevant program, safety, and organizational policies. This is a part-time position of up to 25 hours per week. Scheduling varies with team needs during the academic year and includes evenings and weekends. Programs may take place indoors or outdoors, with exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions. Physical demands include walking over uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, climbing, working in confined spaces, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying loads up to 40 pounds. Extended periods of standing and moving may be required. The starting pay range is $20–$30 per hour. A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check and Live Scan, is required before an offer. An MVR and DMV record review is required for positions involving driving university vehicles or passengers for program-related trips.

Requirements

1–2 years of wheelchair basketball coaching experience; collegiate or competitive-level experience is preferred.
NWBA Level I Coach Certification.
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
SafeSport or equivalent nationally recognized certification within 30 days of employment.
Completion of Gender Awareness, Computer Security, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Sexual Harassment Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
California Defensive Driving Course if driving program vehicles or individuals.
Valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance if driving program vehicles or individuals.
Understanding of National Wheelchair Basketball Association rules and classification.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and ability to recruit, train, and evaluate collegiate student-athletes.
Strong coaching background emphasizing skill development and leadership.
Excellent interpersonal communication and ability to work effectively with student-athletes, team officers, coaches, administrators, and alumni.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suite applications and the Aztec Recreation website.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and diplomacy.
Ability to prepare and present program materials to an audience.
Flexibility and willingness to work up to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with schedules varying according to team needs.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check and Live Scan, before an offer.
MVR and DMV record review if driving university vehicles or passengers for program-related trips.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, or a related field.
Previous experience working with adaptive athletes.
Proficient knowledge of Aztec Recreation programs, facilities, and policies.

Responsibilities

Maintains the health and well-being of student-athletes.
Develops and implements annual and seasonal training plans.
Designs and supervises individual and team wheelchair basketball practices.
Coaches wheelchair basketball skills, including chair mobility, shooting, passing, defense, and game strategy.
Attends and coaches all practices, competitions, and tournaments.
Updates and maintains the team calendar of practices, competitions, and events.
Conducts regular athlete check-ins regarding performance and well-being.
Tracks athlete development and maintains performance records each semester.
Establishes team goals and contributes to program assessment.
Leads team meetings and fosters team culture.
Provides mentorship and leadership development for athletes.
Ensures compliance with Associated Students/SDSU and Aztec Recreation policies.
Conducts film review and performance analysis sessions.
Manages and maintains team equipment, including sport wheelchairs and basketball-specific gear, and conducts regular inventory checks.
Assists with team travel logistics, including itineraries and reimbursements.
Assists with athlete recruitment and onboarding.
Supports athlete applications for grants and scholarships.
Assists with marketing initiatives and monitors team-related social media.
Organizes and supports wheelchair basketball camps, clinics, tournaments, and community outreach events.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with Associated Students and University departments.
Represents the team and Associated Students/SDSU professionally and maintains positive working relationships with athletes and staff.
Ensures operations prioritize safety and comply with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies.
Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices.
Reports accidents to the supervisor, reviews changes needed to prevent recurrence, ensures required accident documentation is completed, and forwards it to the supervisor.
Immediately reports maintenance problems and broken or unsafe equipment to the appropriate party.
Performs other duties as assigned.