Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Cecil College; North East (MD); On-site; USD 31,248 - 35,712; Full time

Job summary

Cecil College seeks a dedicated athletics professional to lead a collegiate program under NJCAA and regional guidelines. You will recruit student athletes, coordinate daily practices with the Head Coach, attend all home and away meets, monitor academic progress with the Athletic Department, and drive fundraising activities.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree with coaching experience and a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence, diversity, and equity in sports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Coaching experience at collegiate level preferred; minimum head coach at the high school varsity level.
• Evidence of a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, cultural diversity and equity in sports.
• Good communication and verbal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit student athletes
• Coordinate daily practices with the Head Coach
• Attend all home and away meets
• Communicate with Athletic Department to monitor student athlete academic progress
• Fundraising, including creating and implementing approved activities

Skills

Communication

Good communication

NJCAA rules

Diversity & Equity

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Driver's license

Computer skills

Job description

General Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting a comprehensive, high quality collegiate athletic program within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by Cecil College, its athletic department, the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference, Region XX of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the National Junior College Athletic Association itself. In accordance with the academic standards, stated mission and goals of Cecil College and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Duties

• Recruit student athletes
• Coordinate daily practices with the Head Coach
• Attend all home and away meets
• Communicate with Athletic Department to monitor student athlete academic progress
• Fundraising, including creating and implementing approved activities

Other Related Duties

Handles other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required
• 3 years Coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred, minimum head coach at the high school varsity level
• Evidence of a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, cultural diversity and equity in sports
• Good communication and verbal skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules
• Computer skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.

Work Environment

The worker will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Safety equipment will be provided where needed and required to be worn or used.

General Benefits

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

Salary

Stipend for position is $3,000.

EEO Statement

• We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.