Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball is to provide general management and development of the assigned sports team, while promoting a balance between athletics and academics.   Overall responsibilities include recruitment of talented student-athletes, overseeing pre-season and post-season strength & conditioning and related activities.  Coaching of in-season practices and contests. The successful candidate will work closely and effectively with the head men’s soccer coach and athletics administrators.  

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assistant with recruitment and selection of student athletes year-round, meeting required roster numbers.  Plan and attend recruiting events on campus (admissions, athletics, etc.).
• Assist in planning and execution team of in season and off-season practices.
• Work alongside head men’s soccer coach and student athletes to monitor academic performance and eligibility.
• Adhere to all Yankee Small College Conference and United States Collegiate Athletic Association guidelines
• Assist in execution of both in and off-season training program with guidance from the Head Athletic Trainer
• Evening and weekend work is required.
• Work in compliance with the Head Athletic Trainer and Team Physician regarding student athlete’s care.
• Assist in development and execution of community service and fundraising efforts for program.
• Conduct and direct camps and clinics for area youth.
• Support roles in athletic department (i.e., athletic operations, game day administration, fitness center)
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of groups including student-athletes, coaches, administration, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of sport and its rules and regulations
• Knowledge of strength & conditioning related to sport.
• Maintain proper coaching certifications. Seek out and attend professional development opportunities.
• Ability to actively participate in practice sessions. 
• Knowledge of YSCC, USCAA, NCAA, ECAC rules and regulations
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of groups including student-athletes, coaches, administration, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Masters preferred. 
• Previous collegiate, club, or high school coaching experience required.
• CPR and AED certifications.  May obtain during employment.
• Appropriate coaching certifications 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: 

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this particular role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community.  Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles. 

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.