Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for recruiting, as well as assisting in practice and games for the College’s basketball team. Playing experience and previous coaching experience preferred. The coach will adhere to the general employee guidelines as specified by the Personnel handbook, the Vice President of Student Services, the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Instruct and coach position players.
• Participate in fundraising activities for the basketball program and the athletic department.
• Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the basketball program.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Participate in the supervision of players on and off the court.
• Maintain and increase competency in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, and improving teaching skills.
• Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and State Board Policy Manual; and follow such policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing practices and game plans for the team.
• Provide competent instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Organize, and/or assist with the basketball program which includes camps, recruiting, hosting tournaments, strength and conditioning training, monitor player responsibilities, and any other duties assigned relating to the basketball team.
• Consistently monitor team equipment to ensure that it is properly used.
• Assist with facilities that are used by the basketball team.
• Follow the proper chain of command with any relevant issues in the college.
• Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Maintain a proper working relationship with all faculty and staff at Calhoun.
• Coordinate facility use with team coaches and proper supervisors.
• Exemplify proper conduct for the student athletes and toward all members of the college and in the community.
• Recruit the best possible student athletes to Calhoun, preferably in North Alabama.
• Report all prevalent activities and actions to the head coach, athletic director and the president.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of (1) year of experience successful teaching/coaching basketball.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated expertise in subject specialty.
• Understanding of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise student athletes.
• Knowledge of current coaching methods, collegiate eligibility standards, first aid, and sports medicine practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate and assist in coaching the basketball team.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicant who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

Background Check Requirement

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitations, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College participated in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degree. Contact the commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College. Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATION MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.calhoun.edu

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2591
256-306-2590
[email protected]

Part-Time position not eligible for benefits.