Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Franklin and Marshall College; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College seeks a part-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to provide effective leadership and management of the athletic program. The role involves mentoring student-athletes, coordinating with the Head Coach, and maintaining high standards of performance, both academically and athletically.

Benefits

Access to College facilities

Free access to recreation and fitness facilities

Discounts on Lancaster YMCA memberships

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant coaching experience.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches test.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation, and guidance to student-athletes.
• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with academic and athletic excellence.
• Assist the Head Coach with managing the program within budgetary guidelines.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a part-time Assistant Men's Basketball Coach.

• Location:F&M Campus -Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Schedules varies. Determined by the supervisor.
• Reports to: Head Men's Basketball Coach
• Approved Hourly Rate:$13.85/hour

Job Description:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing effective leadership for, and day-to-day management of, the sports program. The Head Coach supports the academic mission of the college through athletics and recreation programs by teaching and demonstrating examples of leadership and value based decision making to student-athletes. The Assistant Coach provides management and oversight of the program in the absence of the Head Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Provides instruction, mentoring, coaching, evaluation of, and guidance to student-athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential. Determines appropriate coaching methods and strategies in consultation with the Director of Athletics & Recreation. Provides effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to Assistant Coaches. Provides assistance in scheduling and organizing games & meets. Develops and communicates practice schedules.
• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the College's goals of academic and athletic excellence. Promotes academic achievement among athletes. Consults with and works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and the Associate Director of Student-Athlete Health and Welfare regarding the academic performance of student-athletes as appropriate.
• Assist the Head Coach with managing the program within budgetary guidelines to avoid exceeding budgetary limits. Submits all budget-related reports as required in a timely manner. Advises the Head Coach of resource needs, including funding needs and staffing needs. Assists Head Coach in formulating annual budget requests as necessary.
• Assure facilities and equipment are prepared in advance of practice sessions and games/meets/matches. Report & monitor proper maintenance of equipment and practice and contest facilities to ensure safe playing conditions. Recruiting coordinator with head coach in developing and implementing internal recruiting strategies and programs to identify and attract promising student-athletes; maintains contact with promising athletes and provides prompt follow-up to inquiries from potential athletes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant coaching experience.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications.
• Must pass the NCAA Division III Coaches test.
• Large Van certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• Valid Driver's license.
• This position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. ClickHERE.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Part-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff enjoy access to all College facilities, including dining venues to suit all tastes, free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee dependent family members, free access to College libraries, plus free or reduced access to most College performances, lectures, and events, on-site professional development workshops, and health and wellness activities. Discounts are available on Lancaster YMCA memberships, long-term care insurance, and the campus bookstore. Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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