Overview

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with directing, supervising and implementing the duties and functions of the men’s basketball program.

Position Work Hours/Week:

- In-season Hours – 16-18 weeks (depending on post-season play), 18 hours per week.-Off-season Hours – 18 weeks, 18 hours per week.-Total of 36 weeks during the academic year. 

Qualifications

Education:

-N/A

Experience:

-Demonstrated expertise in basketball. (Minimum)-Prior coaching experience at the high school or college level. (Desired) 

Abilities and Skills:

-Ability  to provide instruction, training, and motivation necessary for the athletes to compete to the best of their ability. (Minimum)-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. (Minimum)-Developed organizational skills. (Minimum)-Must possess a current driver’s license. (Minimum)-Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or willing to acquire. (Minimum)-Ability to work within the parameters established by the Head Coach and within the responsibilities as defined in the position description. (Minimum) 

Responsibilities

-Be responsible for being thoroughly familiar and complying with all College, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and United East Conference polices and procedures. (Essential)-Assist in coaching the necessary skills, techniques and physical conditioning sufficient to enable each athlete to compete in the basketball program safely and to the best of their abilities. (Essential)-Be responsible for assisting with the on-site supervision during all practice and game situations. (Essential)-Exhibit a high level of expertise in basketball; seek self-improvement when possible. (Essential)-May be responsible for driving a College vehicle to and from sporting events, as needed. (Essential)-Assume Head Coach Responsibilities in the short-term absence of the Head Coach. (Essential)-Assist in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes. (Essential)-Assist with Academic meetings, monitoring and study hall hours of student-athletes (Essential).-Assist with community service and leadership development programs. (Essential)-Participate in Alumni engagement efforts. (Essential)-Other duties as assigned during the 18-weeks of out of basketball season. 

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

Physical Standards:

-None

Special Job Features:

-Temporary Position.-Work schedule varies.-Some evening hours may be required.-State Police, Child Line, and FBI fingerprint clearances under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) required before employment can begin.

-Background check will be required on selected candidate.

 

Pay Transparency$12 per hourCollege Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. 

Job CodeAM58a/N/C:001