Job Description

Lakeland Community College is accepting applications for an assistant coach for our women's basketball team, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II athletic program. Read more at:  Women's Basketball Team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the head coach and other coaches, assisting or leading as the occasion requires.
• Assist in daily practice.
• Assist in player support.
• Attend department meetings and functions as requested.
• Scout opponents and prepare scouting assignments as assigned.
• Assist in the recruitment of future squad members.
• Develop working relationships with all athletic department personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred

• Professional preparation through previous coaching experience or college team preparation.
• Must have a working knowledge of all aspects of the sport and demonstrate interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules of the sport; basic equipment, methods and supplies; NJCAA code of conduct; safety methods and procedures.
• Skills in completed tasks as assigned under the direction of the coach.
• Abilities to learn and properly apply departmental policies/ procedures and association rules; motivate, coach, and model appearance and behavior; work independently; establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships.

C. Physical Activity Level

• Medium - Mostly standing, walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

This is a part-time, salaried position with pay distributed during the season (October - March). The starting annual salary is dependent upon experience with the maximum possible being $6,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

When applying for this position, please be prepared to complete all questions in the application as well as attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications.

The position will remain open until filled.

IMPORTANT:  To avoid difficulties when submitting your application,  be certain your web browser  (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer)  is updated to the latest version  and  allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and return to work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Lakeland Community College is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7555.

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