Assistant Coach, Men

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball on the Main Campus in Baytown, TX. You will assist the Head Coach in planning, managing, and evaluating all aspects of the program, including teaching, training, and conditioning student-athletes to compete at NJCAA level.

You will help recruit and mentor athletes, monitor coursework, and coordinate practices, camps, and travel. The role requires adherence to college, Region 14, and NJCAA rules and a strong commitment to student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Knowledge of coaching principles and supervision of student-athletes.
• Experience with recruitment and maintaining academic mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Coach on-court during practices and games, with proper preparation.
• Monitor classroom attendance and provide academic guidance.
• Scout and contact recruits to support scholarships and team growth.
• Coordinate event logistics, travel plans, and team activities.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts for campus programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Skills

Coaching principles

Recruiting activities

Student-athlete motivation

Team supervision

Professional conduct

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's (or higher) degree

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Job description

Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Salary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300724
Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Division: Finance & Administration

Position Overview

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is responsible for assistingthe Head Coach in planning, managing, and evaluating all aspects ofthe Lee College program. The Assistant Coach is required to teach,train, and condition members on the intercollegiate team. TheAssistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulationsestablished by Lee College, Region 14, and NJCAA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coaching:

• Attend team practices ensuring equipment and practicefacilities are set up and removed.
• Assist Head Coach with on-court coaching during practice andgames, including preparation.
• Assist Head Coach in promoting sophomore student-athletes insecuring four year scholarships through written, phone, and/orpersonal communications.
• Assist Head Coach with summer camps.

Student-Athlete:

• Assist in monitoring classroom attendance.
• Offer proper motivation and guidance for student-athletes toachieve academic success and behavior on and off the courts.

Recruiting:

• Scout defined areas and attend high school games asassigned.
• Help evaluate talent and skill levels of potential recruits, aswell as member of the team.
• Assist Head Coach with contacting recruits: email, direct mail,text messages, telephone contact, and personal visits for bothathletes and parents.

Opponents:

• Coordinate with other teams to ensure best athlete andadministrative outcomes.
• Scout opposing teams as assigned.

Event Management (prior to event):

• Schedule staff for event, get worker money from cashiers, andprepare tickets and signs.
• Reserve locker rooms for opposing team and officials.
• Prepare the Sound Room (Music for warm-up, National Anthem,half-time, and time-outs).
• Set up the ticket office/entrance, prepare complimentary listfor ticket takers, stock register with money, display prices andpasses honored, and put ticket signs outside arena.
• Set up scorer's table, chairs, microphone with extra batter,collect necessary announcement documents (e.g., rosters,announcements for sponsors, etc.).
• Set up camera and connection for live streaming.

Supervise Study Room:

• Monitor and tutor all student-athletes for a minimum of eight(8) hours per week.

Marketing:

• Market special events/promotions such as: half-time promotions(local organizations), school and company nights, tournaments, andnon-Lee College games (e.g., high school play-offs).
• Provide sports information (e.g., newspaper, scores on thewebsite, statistics, and announcements).
• Provide campus outreach through community service and schoolvisits with athletes.
• Participate in activities for campus involvement (e.g.,Faculty/Staff/Student nights).

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's (or higher) degree
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified
• Knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision
• Ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities
• Ability to effectively motivate, teach, and supervisestudent-athletes
• Ability to maintain team discipline and install proper ethicaland moral standards
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with studentsand peers
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to travel in and outside of the Lee Collegeservice area
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends asneeded

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexualorientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status,genetic information or any other basis protected by law.