Assistant Mens Basketball Coach - (Part-Time)

Quinsigamond Community College - Worcester, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Worcester, MA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Quinsigamond Community College will support the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics in all aspects of coaching the men's basketball program. This part-time role involves organizing practice sessions, recruiting student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with college and athletic regulations. The coach will also provide guidance to student-athletes and promote a positive image of the college.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and organization of practice sessions.
• Utilizing sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and conduct of practice sessions.
• Recognizing and assuming responsibility for themselves and team members.
• Actively assisting in the recruitment of quality student/athletes.
• Informing student/athletes of aims, purposes and values of the Quinsigamond Community College Basketball Program.
• Actively enhancing a positive image of Quinsigamond Community College.
• Scouting future opponents, when feasible.
• Offering guidance and assistance to student/athletes.
• Serving as sole authority at practices and games in the absence of the Head Basketball Coach.
• Having knowledge in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Conducting all activities within the rules and regulations of the College, the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Conference.
• Having a certified Driver's License.
• Making student/athletes promote a drug and alcohol awareness program.
• Being aware of the academic responsibilities of the student/athlete and conducting practices in a manner so as not to interfere with their academic success.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assess processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College coaching and playing experience.
• Experience and background in care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Must have a certified Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduation from a four-year college.
• CPR certified.