Assistant Basketball Coach

Description

Brief Description

The assistant basketball coach will assist with all aspects of a NAIA collegiate basketball program prioritizing recruiting, on the field coaching and other duties assigned by the head basketball coach. This position will report to the head basketball coach and athletic director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Successful collegiate coaching, recruiting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strong Christian role model/mentor for student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to intentionally contribute to the spiritual development of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate faith in teaching, coaching, and team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a recruiting plan to attract, recruit, and retain quality student-athletes who are an institutional fit and can succeed at Simpson University.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in technology, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office software applications.
• Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and well-organized.
  
  

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
  
  

Essential Functions

• Effectively assist with all aspects of a collegiate basketball program including practice, game, travel planning and organization.
• Provide accountability and discipline for student-athletes spiritually, socially, academically, and athletically.
• Recruit and retain quality student-athletes who can succeed academically and are an institutional fit.
• Participate in all team activities.
• Travel to all away games and necessary recruiting trips.
• Effectively use social media to promote the basketball program.
• Have awareness, accountability, and educate student-athletes on the proper use of social media.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Job Title:

Assistant Basketball Coach

Typical Working Conditions

(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors in controlled environment

Outdoor hot, cold rainy environment while performing duties at outdoor events, indoors in gym or office

Equipment Used

(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Equipment bags, field equipment, playing equipment, office equipment if in office environment, vehicle if driving

Essential Physical Tasks

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer, being outdoors during events, bending, standing for long periods of time, lifting bags/equipment, demonstrating drills, throwing.

Analysis Of Physical Demands To Perform Essential Functions

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never

R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion – Hands

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Hourly: $16.90 - $20.00