Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing, planning, and coaching the JSCC men's basketball team.

The role involves instructing players, recruiting, travel coordination, and ensuring compliance with NJCAA and institutional policies. Proactive, collaborative coaching is required to develop student-athletes for competition.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Prior coaching experience.
• Commitment to NJCAA, TCCAA, and institutional rules.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and teach fundamentals of basketball technique and strategy.
• Assist with recruitment of student-athletes.
• Plan and coordinate travel for the team.
• Transport student-athletes as needed.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Coaching responsibilities and game prep.
• Prepare players for competitions with technical knowledge and teaching.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes for basketball.
• Ensure compliance with national and collegiate policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Intercollegiate sports knowledge

Recruiting travel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the JSCC Men's Basketball Team.

Title:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the JSCC Men's Basketball Team.

Job Duties

• Instruct & teach the fundamentals of basketball technique and strategy
• Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes
• Travel planning and coordination
• Transportation of student-athletes, as necessary
• Equipment maintenance
• Facilities maintenance
• Coaching
• Possessing the technical knowledge and teaching skills to prepare basketball student-athletes for competitions
• Recruit prospective student-athletes to participate in basketball
• Ensure compliance with both national and collegiate policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior coaching experience
• A commitment to knowing and complying with NJCAA, TCCAA, and institutional rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations
• Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of physical activity such as running, walking, moving equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Pay Rate: $21.53/hour (Up to 29 hours/week)

Position Close Date: Open until filled.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.