Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Parkland College; United States; On-site; USD 11,160 - 66,960; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, seeks an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the Men’s Basketball Team. The role is part-time with a stipend and requires assisting with game day operations, team practices, and recruiting.

Ideal candidates must have an Associate's degree or equivalent coaching experience. Excellent communication skills and availability for flexible working hours are essential. Apply now!

Qualifications

• Must have experience coaching and/or teaching basketball.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in day-to-day operations of the Men’s Basketball Team.
• Plan and contribute to technical training sessions.
• Help with team operations including travel to matches.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of basketball coaching techniques

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.

Applications accepted until position(s) is filled.

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.

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, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.