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.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics or to an assigned administrator, the Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the activities of an intercollegiate sport by providing instruction, mentorship, and support to student athletes
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assists the Head Coach in the instruction, development, and
evaluation of student athletes.
- Demonstrates sport-specific skills and techniques during
practices and training sessions.
- Evaluates athletes’ performance and provides constructive
feedback to help student athletes improve individual and team
performance.
- Assists with the recruitment of student athletes.
- Advises students with respect to athletic performance, personal
development, and academic progress. Ensures that athletes reach
their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring
they receive academic support as necessary to remain in good
academic standing.
- 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 training, practices and coaching in league,
conference and tournament play.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence
standards.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
OR 60 or more college credits required. Bachelor’s degree
preferably in Physical Education or related field
preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of coaching and/or
professional/collegiate playing experience required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered at the discretion of management.
- Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, including rules,
strategies, and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively teach and mentor student athletes from
diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for
practices and games
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
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.

