"Assistant Coach"

The Athletic Department Assistant Coach is under the supervision of the Athletic Director and serves as a liaison within the Athletic Department. This position will work with a diverse community of student athletes and support student success measures in living-learning environments by building relationships, promoting engagement and leading with care. The Athletic Department Assistant Coach will comply with all policies, procedures and conditions in the Student Handbook, Residence Hall License Agreement, Housing Resource Guide, the Resident Advisor Employment Agreement and expectations provided by the supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Basketball and Head Volleyball Coaches in planning, managing and evaluating Lee College athletic programs.
• Assist the Head Basketball and Head Volleyball Coaches in teaching, training and monitoring members of the intercollegiate team.
• Assist in monitoring classroom attendance and study halls.
• Assist with summer camps.
• Assist with ensuring equipment and practice facilities are set up and removed.
• Attend and assist with on court practices as required by the Head Coach.
• Offer proper motivation and guidance for student athletes to achieve success on and off the court.
• Assist in athletic event management by scheduling staff, preparing tickets and signs, preparing and balancing cash box if applicable, reserving lockers rooms, preparing the sound room and approving music to be played.
• Facilitate student athlete engagement by creating an inclusive welcoming environment, being visible and available to student athletes, providing opportunities to interact; conducting community hall meetings and education on community standards.
• Hold athletes accountable to the athletic and residential contracts.
• Attend and participate in all fall and spring training sessions.
• Complete all trainings by the appointed deadline.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with department-sponsored events like move in and Lee Welcome week.
• Be present and provide assistance in respond to crises and emergencies.
• Abide by College and NJCAA policies and regulations.

Expectations:

The Assistant Coach position is a full-time, exempt position required to work the full academic year (i.e., 12 months). The expectation is that the majority of time for this position will be spent interacting with student athletes. The Assistant Coach is expected to work a flexible schedule (determined by the Athletic Director) and be available to meet the needs of the Athletic Department. The Assistant Coach must request and receive approval from the Athletic Director for weekend or extended absences from residence.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate's degree or successful completion of sixty (60) college credit hours at minimum. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Must complete a successful background check prior to the start of employment. This is a security-sensitive position.
• Must return to campus prior to the official opening of both the fall and spring semesters and must remain after the official closing of both the fall and spring semesters.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.