Assistant Coach -Hip Hop Club Coach

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee is seeking a coach to oversee the Hip Hop Team Club at Bridgewater State University, ensuring effective teaching of skills and strategies during practices and competitions.

This position requires a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of coaching experience. The role involves working closely with club officers and ensuring adherence to university rules and regulations. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be available for evening and weekend activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching and/or competing experience.
• Maintain current knowledge of issues surrounding the sport activity.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of the athletic team.
• Support club officers’ operations by teaching skills and strategies.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.

Skills

Coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of sports legislation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

U.S. driver's license

Job description

Special Instructions

Required: a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

Position Summary

Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the athletic team, including teaching skills and strategies for the specific sport during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons.

Responsibilities

• Support the club officers’ operations of the club by teaching skills and strategies for the Hip Hop Team Club during practices, games, shows and/or competitions.
• Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations set forth by Bridgewater State University, the Department of Athletics and Recreation, and any affiliations pertaining to the club.
• Position is contracted for a 9‑month term over the academic year, involving games, practices and competitions.
• Recognize that BSU Club Sports are “student‑run” organizations; coaches’ responsibilities do not include the administrative tasks of the club, but rather advising and developing student leaders.
• Attend SSTA payroll training sessions and successfully utilize the online payroll procedures set forth by Bridgewater State University throughout the contract terms.
• Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes among club sports members, coaches, and administrative personnel.
• Support club sports members’ efforts to meaningfully participate in non‑athletic pursuits to enhance their overall educational experience.
• Primarily focus on club sports members as a four‑year, undergraduate experience.
• Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents.
• Enforce that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness, and honesty in their relationships with club members.
• Act as an advisory body for issues and concerns within the club as well as the Campus Recreation Department.
• Understand and promote the University’s mission and goals.
• Assist in club transportation (via BSU Transportation Vans) if requested by club officers for off‑campus events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers and scorekeepers.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations set forth by Bridgewater State University and conference affiliations pertaining to all aspects of the team’s management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of coaching and/or competing experience.
• Participate in all club sport meetings as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of the issues and legislation surrounding the sport activity and association/conference levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and community).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedules dictate.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR (AED).

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. The university is an E‑Verify employer.

Disability Accommodation

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.