Temporary Assistant Coach I, Men's Basketball

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an assistant coach for its intercollegiate athletics program. The role focuses on developing and leading drills, practices, and conditioning to build a competitive team while fostering student-athlete academic success.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with the head coach on recruitment, game planning, and program development. This is a stipend position with variable hours based on team schedule, offering hands-on experience in collegiate athletics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field of study.
• 1+ year of related athletic coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Policies, rules, and regulations of the FCSAA and NJCAA.
• Skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.

Responsibilities

• Develops and runs drills, practice games, or training and conditioning exercises.
• Oversee practices and contests to provide a positive experience for student athletes; assist head coach as needed.
• Assist in recruitment planning to identify and enroll student athletes.
• Support fundraising and community service opportunities.
• Promote academic progress, retention, and graduation.
• Attend recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes.
• Supervise team at off-campus competitions and enforce rules.
• Provide recommendations on team lineup and game strategy.
• Represent the College and team at athletic events.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Student motivation

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team management

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, works with the head coach to manage and develop a competitive intercollegiate team. Develops and maintains relationships with potential and current athletes to encourage enrollment and academic success. Ensures that all programs and activities comply with institutional and conference rules and policies.

This is a temporary position paid as a stipend. Work hours may vary based on team schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

• Develops and runs drills, practice games, or training and conditioning exercises.
• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team.
• Aids in the development of a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Supports the head coach and department in developing fundraising and community service opportunities.
• Fosters the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience.
• Emphasizes and promotes academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates.
• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program.
• Supervises the team at all off campus competitions. Enforces the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the College.
• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy.
• Represents the College and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and college sanctioned programs).
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.
• Assess player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Models professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies.
• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in related field of study
• 1+ year of related athletic coaching experience

Knowledge of

• Policies, rules, and regulations of the FCSAA and NJCAA
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skill in

• Developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically
• Strong leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective task management

Ability to

• Travel and recruit student athletes
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate critical thinking & interpersonal skills
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and time management

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate coaching experience

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury.
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions.
• Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Operate motor vehicle.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled