Assistant Basketball Coach

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Job Summary The Assistant Basketball Coach has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assisting the Head Basketball Coach in the organization, administration, and promotion of all aspects of the Men’s Basketball Program. The Assistant Basketball Coach is also responsible for recruiting, instruction, logistics and operations, mentoring and leadership, academic supervision of the athletics, program management for the specific areas assigned, preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach. This position must adhere to policies set forth by the Texas State University System (TSUS), Region XIX Athletic Conference, and the National Junior College Collegiate Athletics Association. This is a full-time position that reports to the LSCPA’s Athletics Department. Duties/Responsibilities Assist in recruitment of qualified student-athletes Practice planning and organization Pre-game and in-game coaching and tournament management Scheduling and travel arrangement Assist in the support of student-athletes and promote their academic and athletic welfare Assist in preparing athletes for improvement in practice and competition Assist, organize, conduct and participate in practice and conditioning sessions Supervise student athletes during practice, competition and travel to and from events Order, distribute, and collect equipment, supplies and uniforms Report games statistics to NCJAA as required Report scores of all games immediately after the contest to local media outlets, web pages and social media Comply with campus policies and procedures Other related duties, as assigned Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university One (1) to three (3) years of coaching experience Experience with social media platforms Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Former college basketball player Experience coaching at two-year college Experience with Hudl video software Supplemental Information Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to exert substantial physical effort. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure safety of players. This position also requires employees to remain in a stationary position some of the time; move to various locations on and off campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine. Work Hours: Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week. Frequent evenings and weekends. Travel: Frequent travel and overnight stays is required October - March. Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lamar State College-Port Arthur