Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the JSCC Men's Basketball Team.

Job Duties

• Instruct & teach the fundamentals of basketball technique and strategy
• Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes 
• Travel planning and coordination 
• Transportation of student-athletes, as necessary 
• Equipment maintenance 
• Facilities maintenance 
• Coaching 
• Possessing the technical knowledge and teaching skills to prepare basketball student-athletes for competitions 
• Recruit prospective student-athletes to participate in basketball 
• Ensure compliance with both national and collegiate policies. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior coaching experience
• A commitment to knowing and complying with NJCAA, TCCAA, and institutional rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations
• Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of physical activity such as running, walking, moving equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Pay Rate: $21.53/hour (Up to 29 hours/week)

Position Close Date: Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.