What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Head Coach Basketball position at Lorain County Community College?
Job Description
The Head Coach of Basketball is responsible for all aspects of coaching, recruiting and administering of the varsity basketball program along with being a relentless supporter of Lorain County Community College and its athletics department. This player development-driven coach will be responsible for leading the basketball program. Collegiate recruiting experience is preferred but not required for this position. The program will be conducted in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations of the College, the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is a part-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities
Requirements:
Application deadline is April 22.
The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.
About LCCC
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
Job Info
The Head Coach of Basketball is responsible for all aspects of coaching, recruiting and administering of the varsity basketball program along with being a relentless supporter of Lorain County Community College and its athletics department. This player development-driven coach will be responsible for leading the basketball program. Collegiate recruiting experience is preferred but not required for this position. The program will be conducted in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations of the College, the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is a part-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities
- Recruiting, recruiting, recruiting!
- Developing and coaching student-athletes.
- Monitoring student-athlete academic performance.
- Commitment to academic integrity and student-athlete welfare.
- Developing and managing the program’s budget.
- Fund-raising to support the program’s operational budget.
- Hire, supervise, and develop assistant coaches.
Requirements:
- Three years coaching basketball & recruiting experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated recruiting and retention success at a higher educational institution.
- Solid administrative skills with the ability to communicate and motivate staff to achieve goals.
- Willingness to interact comfortably with individuals and constituency groups that are crucial to the advancement of the baseball program along with the department and institution.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- Education: Associate degree or better required/Bachelor’s degree or better preferred.
- Competitive – Driven to educate and coach with the will to earn sustainable success.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Judgment - Power to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized/following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Enthusiastic – Capacity to lead with consistent and contagious energy.
Application deadline is April 22.
The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.
About LCCC
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
Job Info
- Job Identification 1952
- Job Category Support Part-time
- Posting Date 03/30/2026, 12:51 PM
- Job Schedule Part time
- Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US