Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is accepting applications for the part-time position of Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. The successful candidate will assist the Head Basketball Coach with recruiting, skill instruction, student-athlete development, monitoring academic performance, community involvement, fundraising, and practice and game coaching.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist in supervising all activities related to the student athletes
• Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes.
• Comply with all National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with coordinating the program's recruiting efforts by identifying and evaluating prospects, making initial contact with potential recruits, and selling the school and program to recruits that meet admission guidelines to achieve roster goals and build a competitive team.
• Maintain records of all recruiting contacts and keep head coach informed of recruiting efforts.
• Make regular contact with signees and assist with needs for enrollment into school such as transcripts and class scheduling.
• Establish the team's competition and practice schedules which includes but not limited to coordinating, locating, and scheduling of opponents, making travel arrangements for away games.
• Scheduling and assistance for opponents' practices in gymnasium and possible travel.
• Communicate with players' teachers and with student services regarding class, absences and academic progress.
• Coordinate and organize equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Education: High school Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED). Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or collegiate level (Volunteer coaching experience may be considered), which must include the following:
• Facilitating coaching strategies and techniques.
• Certification in Adult CPR, First Aid and AED.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Lifting (more than 50 lbs.), walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.
• Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequent travel, including overnight and weekend travel, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates familiar with NJCAA and Maryland Junior College (JUCO) guidelines and policies.
• Previous collegiate experience as a player or coach preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basketball, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with student athletes from all backgrounds, while fostering teamwork, and ensuring a positive experience for all athletes.