Head Coach: Men's Basketball JV (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Junior Varsity Basketball Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing the Aquinas College JV Men’s Basketball team while supporting the overall mission and culture of the Aquinas Basketball program.

This position focuses on player development, academic accountability, and preparation of student-athletes for potential advancement within the varsity program.This position plays an important role in the development of student-athletes both academically and athletically, while contributing to the overall success and culture of the Aquinas Men’s Basketball program.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership and CompetitionCoach approximately 20 junior varsity games during the season.

• Plan and lead team practices 4–5 days per week.
• Organize structured practices focused on skill development, team concepts, and program systems.
• Player Development
• Develop individual basketball skills and fundamentals.
• Teach and reinforce team concepts and program terminology consistent with the varsity program.
• Coordinate individual workouts to help players continue to grow and stay engaged with the program.
• Academic Support and Accountability
• Maintain weekly academic check-ins with 4–5 assigned student-athletes.
• ·Monitor and discuss:
  • Academic progress in each class
  • Assignments and coursework completion
  • Returned grades and academic standing
  • Attendance at required academic meetings or support sessions
• Assist with monitoring study table participation and academic accountability.
• Support the recruitment and identification of potential JV student-athletes.
• Assist with film breakdown and scouting reports as requested.

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.