Responsible for assisting with all aspects of coordinating and coaching the Men’s Basketball team.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, who reports to the Director of Athletics, who reports to the VP of Student Services, who reports to the President.
Qualifications for Position
• Associate’s Degree • Previous basketball coaching experience • Strong public relations and communication skills (verbal & written). • Proficiency in organizing and planning • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to teamwork, process leadership, and consensus • decision making. • Possess strong leadership qualities. • Commitment to the community college mission • Demonstrated commitment to supporting and participating in student activities and • College events • Student oriented • Valid driver’s license
Essential Functions
• Assist with the development of a competitive Men’s Basketball team appropriate for the • community college level. • Assist with monitoring the scholarship program in accordance with College policies. • Assist in coordinating the use of KC athletic facilities. • Assist Head coach with recruiting as assigned • Assist with inventory and ordering equipment, pursuant to College procedures. • Understand and abide by NJCAA and Great Rivers Athletic Conference rules and regulations. • Attend all appropriate GRAC and Region XXIV meetings as assigned by Head Coach. • Assist with monitoring academic issues with players • Assist in coordinating transportation for away games. • Uphold the positive image of Kaskaskia College by exhibiting professional conduct at all times. • Perform instructional/student success and related duties as assigned • Assist with publicity and community relations functions. • Support fund raising activities for athletic programs. • Assist with support organizations for athletics. • Assist in monitoring athlete housing • Assist in ensuring compliance with student athlete code of conduct • Work as part of overall athletic team to develop and improve athletic programs
Other Functions
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
Assist with supervising student workers as assigned.
Supervisory Controls
Carry out assigned duties independently and with minimum supervision. Consultation with Head Coach and Athletic Director available as needed.
Guidelines
Expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness.
Personal Relationships
Position will have daily contact with athletes, students, and other College employees and will have frequent contact with the community and external agencies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Extensive travel required. Flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends required.
Kaskaskia College is seeking applicants for an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, which will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of coordinating and coaching the Men’s Basketball team. The position will assist the Head Coach in many areas including but not limited to: developing players, monitoring the scholarship program, coordinating athletic facilities, recruiting new students, reviewing inventory and ordering of equipment, monitoring academic issues, and coordinating transportation for away games. Flexible schedule, along with travel and weekend activities are required.
This position’s requirements include but are not limited to; an Associate’s Degree (preferred) and previous coaching experience or playing experience at the collegiate level with at least five years of combined experience preferred. Qualified candidates should also have strong public relations and communication skills, proficiency in organizing and planning, decision and leadership skills, and a valid driver’s license.
All applicants being considered for hire will be required to submit a pre-employment background investigation, including a criminal record check. An annual stipend of $10,000 will be provided.
To receive consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter describing how their qualifications meet the position criteria, along with a resume, copy of transcripts, official Kaskaskia College Employment Application online at www.kaskaskia.edu/hr.
Kaskaskia College
Human Resources
RE: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach SS7262021
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-545-3072 hr@kaskaskia.edu
As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College. A full job description is available at www.kaskaskia.edu/hr.
