The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for recruiting, as well as assisting in practice and games for the College’s basketball team. Playing experience and previous coaching experience are preferred. The coach will adhere to the general employee guidelines as specified by the Personnel handbook, the Vice President of Student Services, the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the supervision of players on and off the court.
• Recruit the best possible student-athletes to Calhoun, preferably in North Alabama.
• Report all prevalent activities and actions to the head coach, athletic director, and the president.
• Follow the proper chain of command with any relevant issues in the college.
• Maintain a proper working relationship with all faculty and staff at Calhoun.
• Assist with facilities that are used by the basketball team.
• Assist in organizing practices and game plans for the team.
• Instruct and coach position players.
• Consistently monitor team equipment to ensure that it is properly used.
• Exemplify proper conduct for the student-athletes and toward all members of the college and in the community.
• Organize and/or assist with the basketball program, which includes camps, recruiting, hosting tournaments, strength and conditioning training, monitoring player responsibilities, and any other duties assigned relating to the basketball team.
• Coordinate facility use with team coaches and proper supervisors.
• Participate in fundraising activities for the basketball program and the athletic department.
• Provide competent instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and State Board Policy Manual; and follow such policies and procedures.
• Maintain and increase competency in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge and improving teaching skills.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the basketball program.
• Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of one (1) year of successful teaching/coaching basketball experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in subject specialty.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public.
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
• Understanding of basic computer skills.
• Ability to coordinate and assist in coaching the basketball team.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise student-athletes.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of current coaching methods, collegiate eligibility standards, first aid, and sports medicine practices.

Application Procedures/Additional Information: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current resume
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Important Information: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

Background Check Requirement: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $24.40 payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.