Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

The Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible assisting the Head Coach in planning, programming, directing, supervising and implementing the duties and functions of the Men’s Basketball program. The Assistant Coach must work closely with all others involved in the EPAC, Region XIX and the College in carrying out the mission and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program. The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Men’s Head Basketball Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Create an atmosphere of and demonstrate a commitment to compliance with all applicable NJAA and Region 19 conference and institutional policies, rules and regulations.
• Assist the head coach in teaching and demonstrating specific basketball skills.
• Assist in the Head Coach to recruit, train and coach student-athletes participating on the Men’s basketball team and serves as a mentor and exercises leadership, especially to the men’s basketball student-athletes and assistant coaches.
• Assist the head coach in supporting student athlete academics and athletic excellence, leadership development, team development and community service.
• Assist head coach in providing administrative oversight for all aspects of the program including team travel, practice scheduling, competition scheduling, game management, fundraising, recruiting, and monitoring the academic progress of student athletes.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of previous basketball coaching experience at high school, AAU or college level.
• Previous coaching experience at two-year or four-year college level preferred.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations a plus.
• Experience as a former athlete in a basketball program at high school or college level a plus.