Assistant Coach/Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach/Men's Basketball The Assistant Coach/Men’s Basketball assists the Head Coach with the overall operation of the College’s intercollegiate men’s basketball team for the fall and spring seasons. Essential Functions Assists with tryouts for team formation after October 1. Assists with distribution and collection of all basketball equipment and uniforms. Assists with conducting a sufficient number of practice sessions each week, with each session lasting approximately one and one-half hours. Ensures safety procedures are followed while coaching. Serves as liaison between the Director/Athletics and opposing teams. Ensures appropriate conduct is observed by all team members and personnel at both “home” and “away” games and at all practice sessions. Assists with organization and administration of the WPCC and Regional men’s basketball tournaments, when those tournaments are hosted by the college. Assists with reporting game scores and summary to the Athletic office following each game. Assists with keeping accurate statistics and upload into NJCAA website. Assists with recruitment of team members from the college’s general student population. Assists with recruitment of team members from area high schools, in accordance with the college’s recruitment policy. Performs other assistant coaching duties as assigned. Work-Related Knowledge Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and confidentially with the college community and the public. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population, while exercising discretion and good judgment. Proven ability to work independently, as well as possess excellent decision-making and judgment skills. A strong working knowledge of the rules for the game of basketball, as well as the rules of our governing bodies (Region 20 and the NJCAA ). Knowledge of how to run structured practices, game plans, and make in-game corrections as needed. Required Qualifications Post‑secondary degree in a related field desired; recreation/physical education major preferred. Previous basketball coaching and/or teaching experience desired. Must possess or obtain first‑aid/ CPR certification. Valid Driver’s License. Ability to perform the essential responsibilities/functions of this position. Physical Demands Specific visual requirements Ability to stand, walk, & sit Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Ability to use both hands & legs Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation Ability to carry Ability to push Ability to kneel Reaching a high or low level Ability to climb stairs Ability to balance Ability to stoop Ability to repeatedly bend Salary: $3,599 Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westmoreland County Community College