Assistant Coach Women's Basketball - Part Time

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Coach for Women's Basketball to empower student-athletes at Kennedy-King College. In this part-time role, you will provide strategic leadership, guiding athletes towards both athletic and academic success. You'll assist in training, recruitment, and performance analysis, ensuring a supportive environment that prioritizes academic achievement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young athletes' lives while fostering teamwork and personal growth. If you are passionate about coaching and mentoring, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate degree required, Bachelor preferred.
• 2-3 years of coaching and/or professional playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
• Provide skill demonstrations and critiques for team improvement.
• Assist with recruitment and ensure athletes reach academic goals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Coaching Skills

Planning Skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

ASSISTANT COACH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - PART TIME
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach to help lead the Kennedy-King College athletes to victory! The Assistant Coach position will give you the opportunity to provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the overall team and individual student-athletes. You will also be able to provide dynamic, strategic, and visionary leadership designed to enhance student success through focus on an "Academic-First" agenda.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
2. Provides skill demonstrations of the sport coached.
3. Critiques athletes’ performance to determine skills and abilities that need strengthening for overall team improvement.
4. Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
5. Advises students with respect to athletic performance and other personal development issues. Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring they receive academic support, as necessary.
6. Assists with assessment of equipment, uniforms, and other necessary apparel and needs; assists with making team travel arrangements, both in accordance with the Board’s purchasing guidelines.
7. Assists with scheduling pre-season, season, and other games and tournaments; assists with training, practices, and coaching in league, conference, and tournament play.
8. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of mandatory national and regional reports.
9. Ensures that the conduct of self and the athletes is in compliance with the City Colleges of Chicago Athletic Governance Policy and Athletic Participation Policy.
10. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of an associate degree required, Bachelor is preferred, preferably in Physical Education or related field, supplemented by 2-3 years of coaching and/or professional playing experience.
2. Coaching Certification, preferred.
3. First Aid Certification and current CPR/AED certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, preferred.
4. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and leadership skills, required.
5. Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.
6. Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations a plus.

OTHER INFORMATION: Coaches are hired on a season-by-season basis. A reasonable effort is made to assure future coaching assignments to those coaches who have had a history of successful academic and athletic team performances at City Colleges of Chicago. All coaching assignments are conditioned on sufficient team membership. Once a season starts, the coach is expected to complete the season.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.