Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Bard College, a liberal arts college on the Hudson River, is a private institution working in the public interest.

Bard College seeks an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach, and also to the Director of Athletics. The purpose of the position is to support the College’s Intercollegiate Program with the intention of maintaining the program within the guidelines of the NCAA Division III and additional conference affiliations.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with the Head Coach regarding daily practice plans and training assignments
• Communicate with the Head Coach regarding evaluations of student athletes and assist with the implementation of necessary strategies to maintain the program in a competitive manner
• Be capable of solely running practice in the event the Head Coach is unavailable due to illness or personal emergency
• Prepare team for competitions related to uniform inventory, sports medicine items and other necessary team travel items.
• Oversee and maintain equipment inventory in collaboration with the Head Coach and/or team manager
• Assist Head Coach in areas of competition plans, recruitment of prospective student athletes, scouting, fundraising, team travel operations, fundraising and academic monitoring
• Be responsible for organizing related documentation, i.e. opponents’ schedules, rosters and scouting reports
• Display commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as per the NCAA Constitution which are consistent with Bard College’s educational mission and goals
• Adhere to additional policies and procedures contained in the Bard College Coaches’ Handbook

Requirements:

• Experience as a player or coach is highly recommended
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is strongly recommended and will be required upon hire
• Strong computer skills, recruiting capabilities, leadership, role modeling, and organizational and interpersonal skills required
• The ability to work in a team environment with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty and alumni/ae a must

To Apply: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/186815.

Compensation: $17,500 annually