Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach As Assistant Coach, you are responsible for reporting to the Director of Athletics and working in conjunction with the head coach. Responsibilities Recruiting and maintaining the appropriate number of student athletes. Fostering an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate in a timely fashion. Maintaining a competitive win/loss record of at least .500 in your division and qualifying the team for the Region XIX Tournament. Developing and maintaining the skill, discipline and integrity of the team during games and practice through effective coaching. Statistical reporting and public relations including, but not limited to updating administration with every score and game highlight after each game, and keeping NJCAA Coaches’ Website pages up to date. Adhering to athletic policies and protocols of UCNJ and the eligibility requirements and rules of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Attending the Athletic Orientation and Coaches Council meetings. Conducting yourself and the team in a manner that reflects a positive image for the team and UCNJ on and off campus. Driving the team to and from road games in a safe manner, ensuring coaches are able to serve as backups per school van policy. Notifying appropriate contacts if lost or late for a game, reporting scores to the Director, and submitting expense reports. Maintaining an active e‑mail address. Following medical guidelines for injured athletes per ATC /Team physician. Being present at all games and practices. Reading, acknowledging, signing, and following the NJCAA Coaching Principles, Coaching Creed, and the NJCAA Coaching Excellence Contract. Encouraging athletes to attend select athletic events in support of other teams. Performing other functions as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Qualifications Associate degree required. Three (3) years’ experience in coaching preferred at the college level. Playing experience required. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Demands and Work Environment Position involves both sedentary work and physical activity outside on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes. Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching, and batting. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in conditions including loud and constant noise. Exposure to natural atmospheric conditions such as sun, rain, wind and dust. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag approximately 50 pounds. Travel is required. Salary $6,000 Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. Twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten‑week summer work schedule. Additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non‑credit courses at UCNJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Seasonal employment, per individual contract. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on‑ and off‑campus sites as needed. EEO Statement UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr