Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach — Academic-First Mentor

CCC; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 4800 - 8400; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

City Colleges of Chicago’s Kennedy-King College is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball to lead and mentor student-athletes, support practice and game planning, and help recruit players. The role emphasizes an Academic-First approach and contributes to athletic success while supporting students’ academic progress.

The candidate will work evenings and weekends as needed, travel for competitions, and collaborate with the Director of Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics.

Formación

• Associate’s degree or 60+ credits required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years coaching and/or collegiate playing experience.
• Familiarity with NJCAA rules a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the Head Coach in the instruction, development, and evaluation of student athletes.
• Demonstrates sport-specific skills and techniques during practices and training sessions.
• Evaluates athletes’ performance and provides constructive feedback to help student athletes improve.
• Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
• Advises students regarding athletic performance, personal development, and academic progress.
• Assists with equipment, uniforms, and apparel; helps with travel arrangements.
• Coaches during practices and competitions in league, conference and tournament play.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coaching knowledge

Mentoring student athletes

Educación

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field preferred

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Coach - PT - Women's Basketball

Kennedy-King College is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach to help lead the Kennedy-King College athletes to victory! The Assistant Coach position will give you the opportunity to provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the overall team and individual student-athletes. You will also be able to provide dynamic, strategic, and visionary leadership designed to enhance student success through focus on an "Academic-First" agenda.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics or to an assigned administrator, the Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the activities of an intercollegiate sport by providing instruction, mentorship, and support to student athletes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists the Head Coach in the instruction, development, and evaluation of student athletes.
  
• Demonstrates sport-specific skills and techniques during practices and training sessions.
  
• Evaluates athletes’ performance and provides constructive feedback to help student athletes improve individual and team performance.
  
• Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
  
• Advises students with respect to athletic performance, personal development, and academic progress. Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring they receive academic support as necessary to remain in good academic standing.
  
• Assists with assessment of equipment, uniforms and other necessary apparel and needs; assists with making team travel arrangements, both in accordance with the Board’s purchasing guidelines.
  
• Assists with training, practices and coaching in league, conference and tournament play.
  
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
  
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university OR 60 or more college credits required. Bachelor’s degree preferably in Physical Education or related field preferred
  
• A minimum of two (2) years of coaching and/or professional/collegiate playing experience required.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of management.
  
• Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations a plus.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, including rules, strategies, and techniques
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor student athletes from diverse backgrounds
  
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for practices and games
  
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

OTHER INFROMATION: Coaches are hired on a season-by-season basis. A reasonable effort is made assure future coaching assignments to those coaches who have had a history of successful academic and athletic team performances at City Colleges of Chicago. All coaching assignments are conditioned on sufficient team membership. Once a season starts, the coach is expected to complete the season.

Salary Range: $4,800 - $8,400 stipend per academic year (Fall & Spring seasons).

Offered salary will be determined based on sport and applicant's years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

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