ASSISTANT COACH MEN'S BASEBALL - PART TIME

KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is seeking an experienced Assistant Coach to help lead the Kennedy-King College athletes to victory! The Assistant Coach position will give you the opportunity to provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the overall team and individual student-athletes. You will also be able to provide dynamic, strategic, and visionary leadership designed to enhance student success through focus on an "Academic-First" agenda.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Head Coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes.
• Provides skill demonstrations of sport coached.
• Critiques athletes’ performance to determine skills and abilities that need strengthening for overall team improvement.
• Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
• Advises students with respect to athletic performance and other personal development issues. Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring they receive academic support, as necessary.
• Assists with assessment of equipment, uniforms and other necessary apparel and needs; assists with making team travel arrangements, both in accordance with the Board’s purchasing guidelines.
• Assists with scheduling pre-season, season and other games and tournaments; assists with training, practices and coaching in league, conference, and tournament play.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of mandatory national and regional reports.
• Ensures that the conduct of self and the athletes is in compliance with the City Colleges of Chicago Athletic Governance Policy and Athletic Participation Policy.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an associate degree required, Bachelor is preferred, preferably in Physical Education or related field, supplemented by 2-3 years of coaching and/or professional playing experience.
• Coaching Certification, preferred
• First Aid Certification and current CPR/AED certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills, required
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults
• Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations a plus.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Coaches are hired on a season-by-season basis. A reasonable effort is made assure future coaching assignments to those coaches who have had a history of successful academic and athletic team performances at City Colleges of Chicago. All coaching assignments are conditioned on sufficient team membership. Once a season starts, the coach is expected to complete the season.

Salary Range: $1,440 - $2,520 stipend for Fall Season; $3,200 - $5,600 stipend for Spring Season.

Offered salary will be determined based on sport and applicant's years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.