Women's Basketball Assistant Coach -Schoolcraft College

Job Summary Schoolcraft College is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Schoolcraft College is an NJCAA Division II program and member of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. This position is responsible for assisting in all areas of coaching the women’s basketball team including, but not limited to, skill development, recruiting, monitoring academic progress, organizing/planning practices, travel and game strategies. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will also be expected to teach and demonstrate the ability to promote the physical, intellectual and social growth of student-athletes.

Supervision Received and Given
The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and provides supervision to Team Managers.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in completing duties and responsibilities related to the overall operations of the Women’s Basketball Program, including but not limited to:

• Game management
• Recruitment of student-athletes
• Player management
• Practice planning and organization
• Academic progress monitoring
• Team travel management
• Scouting and in-game strategy assistance

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in closely aligned field of study.
• Minimum of one year coaching experience at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level.
• Interscholastic or intercollegiate experience as a high school or college student-athlete, and/or as a sports official.
• Understanding of sport specific rules and regulations, game procedures and eligibility compliance issues.
• Experience at organizing and managing a sports specific program at an educational institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and external constituents.
• Experienced literacy in using computers and Microsoft Office software programs and other department equipment relevant to conducting a sports specific program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• College-acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in closely aligned field of study.
• Minimum of three years coaching experience at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level.
• Familiarity with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) programs.
• Understanding of metropolitan Detroit area high schools that serve as ongoing recruiting sources for the college.

To Apply, please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $3,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• coaching at the interscholastic/intercollegiate level: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person