Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois is seeking an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in daily operations. This part-time position involves planning training sessions and handling game day tasks, including reporting statistics and team logistics.

The ideal candidate will have coaching experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends. A background check is required, and sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and/or teaching basketball.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and contribute to the team's technical training sessions.
• Assist with game day operations and statistics reporting.
• Work with head coach to monitor team academic status.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Coaching experience

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Coaching appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $1,000.00 - $6,000.00.

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is a member of the Athletic Department staff and will assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Basketball Team.

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach is a part-time, stipend appointment on a schedule established by the Director of Athletics and the Head Basketball Coach. Internal and external events may occasionally necessitate an altered work schedule. The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach must be able to work independently and accurately prioritize tasks.

Information regarding department programs & majors: Athletics.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and contribute to the team's technical training sessions; teach proper technique and training methods.
• Show athletes how to use fitness center equipment one-on-one or while in a group and instruct on the proper use of modern physical fitness equipment.
• Assist with game day operations: Field set up, warm-up, in-game coaching, keeping and reporting statistics.
• Assist with team operations including travel to and from matches.
• Assist with planning practice sessions.
• Assist in recruiting process: evaluation of prospective recruits, planning and facilitation of campus visits, weekly contact with recruits
• Work in coordination with head coach to monitor team member's academic status, assist with placement of players to four-year colleges, and ensure adherence to NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent with experience coaching and/or teaching basketball.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer