Athletic Coach & Health Instructor — NJCAA Ready

Atlanta Technical College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College is seeking a Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach to lead and manage NCAA NJCAA–related activities on campus south of downtown Atlanta. You will recruit students, supervise training, coach games, and maintain academic eligibility while teaching health and physical fitness courses.

The role emphasizes adherence to NJCAA rules, budget oversight, and collaboration with staff to ensure program success and student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an appropriate area
• One year of coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR three years of experience as varsity or professional player or coach
• Background screenings are conducted prior to screening.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements student recruitment activities for the athletic team.
• Organizes and conducts regular practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses and assigns team positions.
• Monitors discipline and conduct of student athletes to support program image.
• Supervises coaching staff and student-athletes while traveling.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage high standards.
• Schedules facilities for practice and competitions.
• Maintains equipment inventory and expenditures within budget.
• Attends staff development meetings to improve coaching performance.
• Serves as an instructor for health and physical fitness courses.
• Develops policies to support program effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Stand duration

Sport rules & techniques

Coaching skills

Team relationships

Communication

Decisions under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Atlanta Technical College is seeking a Full-Time Instructor/Athletic Coach to lead and manage NCAA NJCAA–related activities on campus south of downtown Atlanta. You will recruit students, supervise training, coach games, and maintain academic eligibility while teaching health and physical fitness courses.

The role emphasizes adherence to NJCAA rules, budget oversight, and collaboration with staff to ensure program success and student-athlete development.