Second Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Jefferson College; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson College invites applications for the Part-time Second Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The role supports the Head Coach in planning practices, coordinating travel, and supervising team activities.

The position focuses on developing players and maintaining program operations within the athletics department. The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree and college-level playing or coaching experience, plus strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work alongside staff and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and experience coaching or playing collegiately.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team in the athletic department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing activities of the athletic team.
• Lead practice sessions and drills to develop player skills.
• Coordinate travel, game schedules, and practices with head and assistants.
• Maintain equipment and supervise team activities and events.
• Support recruitment efforts and provide guidance to student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching skills

Team collaboration

Recruiting support

Instructional techniques

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications on October 13.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Second Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

PIN

PIN 688300

Classification Summary

Incumbents assist with planning and directing the activities of an athletic team, or provide coaching services as an assistant to a head coach, and may coordinate administrative functions in support of athletic programs. Responsibilities may include scheduling, planning, and implementing practices; monitoring a budget; recruiting student athletes; monitoring compliance with rules and regulations; coordinating the use of facilities and equipment; maintaining records of activities; and preparing operational reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree and experience in playing or coaching the sport at the collegiate level required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team within the athletic department are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensing Requirements

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

• In conjunction with the Head and First Assistant Coaches, implement specific sporting strategies to improve individual and/or team performance. Provide individual and/or group instruction on proper techniques, mechanics, and approaches specific to an area. Monitor and adjust training plans as needed based on player progress and team needs. Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices and apply them to coaching strategies. (B2)
• Provide feedback and guidance to the Head Coach regarding the recruitment of student-athletes. (B2)
• 3. Lead practice sessions and drills to enhance skills.
• Analyze player performance data to identify areas of improvement and develop individualized training plans. Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to players to help them reach their full potential.
• Assist the Head Coach with coordinating travel, game/competition schedules, and practices by ensuring reservations and availability meet season specifications, and complete administrative tasks as required.
• Supervise team activities. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance at home contests of the College’s other sports programs and campus and community events. Prepare sporting equipment for practices and games by ensuring equipment is properly handled and maintained at all times. (B2)
• Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and be a positive role model for the student-athletes with whom they interact on a daily basis (A1)
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

• Coaching skills, theories, and strategies in assigned area of responsibility;
• Motivational theories and techniques;
• Principles associated with training, biomechanics, and body types;
• Instructional methods;
• Athletic training systems;
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills

• Instructing student athletes on skills and strategies in assigned athletic area;
• Evaluating athlete strengths and weaknesses;
• Analyzing situations and developing appropriate recommendations and strategies;
• Evaluating the probability of a student’s academic and athletic performance and behavior at the College level;
• Working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students and staff;
• Utilizing communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Physical Factors

Physical Effort

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Posting Information

Division

Department

Department Student Services

Reports To

Reports To Head Men's & Women's Basketball Coach

Status

Status Part-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Part-time, hours per week 19.5

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S00690P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/06/2027

Open Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

This position is open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications on October 13.

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.

Screening Questions

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