Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Bergen Community College; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,800; Full time

Job summary

Bergen Community College seeks an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to support daily operations for NJCAA Division III teams in Paramus, NJ. The role reports to the Director of Athletics and collaborates with the coaching staff to uphold institutional goals with integrity and energy.

Responsibilities include recruiting student-athletes with strong academic focus, assisting in practices and games, and developing long-term player development plans.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma required; associates preferred.
• Experience: coaching or playing experience at high school or college level.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid; valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified student-athletes with emphasis on academics.
• Organize and train athletes during practices and games; develop players.
• Create long-term player development plans focusing on technical and tactical growth.
• Plan pre/post-season conditioning and promote the program through outreach.
• Motivate teams, manage travel and fundraising activities; ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with athletics staff and college departments; address concerns timely.

Skills

Recruiting

Player development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

NJ Driver's License

CPR/First Aid certified

Job description

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Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

TEMP Paramus, NJ, US

Salary: $5,000.00 Annually

To assist in managing the daily operations pertaining to the NJCAA Division III/Region XIX/GSAC Men’s Team. The Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach will report to, and work with, the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics to further the institutional goals of the College. The individual must demonstrate the ability to lead a program with longstanding tradition of excellence in both athletics and academics with integrity and energy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success and the ability to relate to those student-athletes;
• Assist in organizing and training student-athletes during all scheduled practices and games; 3. Assist in creating long- term player development plans; technical, tactical and physical, and development of individual players over time;
• Assist in planning comprehensive pre and post season conditioning activities; 5. Assist in promoting all aspects of the men’s basketball program, the BCC Athletics Department; Community College through marketing, advancement and public relations activities;
• Assist in developing strategies to motivate maximum levels of individual and team performance along with appropriate personal and social conduct;
• Assist in team travel arrangements and fund raising activities;
• Maintain compliance with all NJCAA Division III and College rules and regulations. 9. Serves as an example of competitive but sportsmanlike conduct. Deals fairly and honestly with all persons concerned with the Bergen CC Athletics and other off campus institutions.. 10. Works with the Athletic Department to assure that athletic injuries are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations, or a pattern of repeat violations.
• Helps chauffeur team on all away contests;
• Candidate must have computer literacy and report scores, statistics, game highlights,
• Works with Academic Division and all college Departments to advance student athlete academic potential and progress;
• Report and address student concerns in a timely fashion through the use of one-on-one interaction, Retention Alert, and group meetings.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A high school degree is required, Associates preferred.

Experience: The candidate must demonstrate the ability to coach successfully, with a minimum of one year playing experience, at the high school and/or collegiate level.

Other: Candidates must be certified in CPR and First Aid. Must have valid New Jersey Driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Effective oral and written skills, thorough knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations, and the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, boosters, college administration and media outlets is required, and the ability to utilize technology to further the operations of the Athletics Office.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Range: $5,000
• Earned Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.