Assistant Basketball Coach

West Hills College; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college seeks passionate Assistant Basketball Coaches I, II, and III to support the Head Coach in training student-athletes. Successful candidates will assist with coaching during practices and games, provide academic support, and engage with recruiting efforts. Positions are temporary, involving a stipend based on rank and experience. Candidates should possess interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Two years of coaching experience relevant to the position.
• Class B driver's license with P endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advise and instruct students in basketball theory and practice.
• Assist with the Academic Success Program.
• Support recruiting efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Communication

Coaching techniques

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Coalinga College
Assistant Basketball Coach I, II, III
Temporary Employment

Assistant Coach I - $2,500 stipend per semester
Assistant Coach II - $5,000 stipend per semester
Assistant Coach III - $10,000 stipend per semester
(Based on education and experience)

Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach, assists the Head Coach with assigned intercollegiate sport.

Assistant Coach I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and instruct students on the theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• The coach is only responsible for coaching at practice and during games.
• Assist and support the Academic Success Program.
• Assist with recruiting.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Assistant Coach II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and instruct students on the theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• Remain current in theory, coaching and the subject matter and technique of effective instruction through participation in professional development.
• The coach is only responsible for coaching at practice and during games.
• Assist and support the Academic Success Program.
• Assist with recruiting.
• Assist with conditioning and weight training program.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Assistant Coach III

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the assigned intercollegiate sport and physical education courses.
• Advise and instruct students on the theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• Assist in building strong relations with the community and the athletic department.
• Assist student athletes in completing required academics and transferring to a four-year institution.
• Remain current in theory, coaching and the subject matter and technique of effective instruction through participation in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Assistant Coach I

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions.

Abilities

It requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree and two years of experience coaching at
the high school or collegiate level. Intercollegiate playing experience may be used to supplement coaching experience.

A Class B driver's license with a P (passenger) endorsement is required as a condition of employment. A Class B license must be obtained within sixty (60) days of employment.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid driver's license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

Assistant Coach II

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Requires knowledge of modern instructional practices, procedures, and equipment. Requires knowledge of coaching techniques and theory. Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions.

Abilities

It requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

An associate degree preferred or the equivalent, and three years of coaching experience.

Class B driver's license with a P (passenger) endorsement is required as a condition of employment. A Class B license must be obtained within sixty (60) days of employment.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid driver's license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

Assistant Coach III

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Requires knowledge of modern instructional practices, procedures, and equipment. Requires knowledge of coaching techniques and theory. Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions. The position requires knowledge of basic filing and record retention requirements and procedures. Requires the ability to use a computer and common office software. Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare routine correspondence and internal memoranda.

Abilities

It requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations. Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the classroom. Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development through memberships in regional, state, and national organizations or other activities appropriate to the discipline or assignment.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of experience.

Class B driver's license with a P (passenger) endorsement is required as a condition of employment. A Class B license must be obtained within sixty (60) days of employment.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid driver's license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. Online District Application
2. Resume
3. Transcripts

***It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure all required materials have been received. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.***

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.