What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach, Women's Basketball position at County College of Morris?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Job Category
Part-Time Staff
Range Minimum
$9,500
Position Type
Seasonal
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
1. Recruitment:
a. Identify potential student-athletes by attending showcases and high school games.
b. Interview potential student-athletes on campus and provide tour of academic and athletic facilities.
c. Interact frequently with Admissions and Financial Aid Offices to better direct potential student-athletes in respective processes.
d. Represent program and department by attending CCM Open Houses, coaches’ meetings, and department functions as assigned by Athletic Director.
2. Coaching and training:
a. Provide student athletes with the basic education and training of the respective sport, teaching them maneuvers and plays relating to the position in which the player is assigned.
b. Help students develop competitive nature, teach them about ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and assist in the development of leadership skills.
c. Implement safe training techniques to help improve skill development.
3. Take role in student-athlete academic success in working with Academic Advisor, cover study halls, monitor class attendance, and follow up on progress reports.
4. Must be prepared to participate in weekends and occasional overnight games and possible National Tournaments.
5. Develop fundraising events and programs to provide finances needed for out of state/spring break trips. Follow all guidelines provided by the institution for undertaking fundraising efforts.
6. Serve as one of the college’s Campus Security Authorities, responsible for reporting to Public Safety any activities that may be considered criminal incidences.
7. Other duties as specified by Athletic Director.
a. Identify potential student-athletes by attending showcases and high school games.
b. Interview potential student-athletes on campus and provide tour of academic and athletic facilities.
c. Interact frequently with Admissions and Financial Aid Offices to better direct potential student-athletes in respective processes.
d. Represent program and department by attending CCM Open Houses, coaches’ meetings, and department functions as assigned by Athletic Director.
2. Coaching and training:
a. Provide student athletes with the basic education and training of the respective sport, teaching them maneuvers and plays relating to the position in which the player is assigned.
b. Help students develop competitive nature, teach them about ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and assist in the development of leadership skills.
c. Implement safe training techniques to help improve skill development.
3. Take role in student-athlete academic success in working with Academic Advisor, cover study halls, monitor class attendance, and follow up on progress reports.
4. Must be prepared to participate in weekends and occasional overnight games and possible National Tournaments.
5. Develop fundraising events and programs to provide finances needed for out of state/spring break trips. Follow all guidelines provided by the institution for undertaking fundraising efforts.
6. Serve as one of the college’s Campus Security Authorities, responsible for reporting to Public Safety any activities that may be considered criminal incidences.
7. Other duties as specified by Athletic Director.
Qualifications - Education
High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Qualifications - Experience
Experience with competitive playing or coaching experience, college-level preferred. Prefer possession of coaching experience at the high school level or above. Knowledge of recruiting vital for a successful candidate.
Qualifications - Skills
- Thorough understanding of modern coaching methods, designing game plans, and assigning student athletes to appropriate positions.
- Assign, monitor and communicate all duties and responsibilities of assistant coaches.
- Able to demonstrate effective recruitment techniques and assess talent of players being recruited.
- Defensive driving course and 15-passenger van safety course required upon acceptance of position. Must be able to operate a 15-passenger van for away contests and in some cases home contests off-site.
- DMV and criminal history background check required. Must be in good standing according to the Morris County Risk Management Department.
- Must have a flexible schedule to be present at all practices, home and away games.
Work Hours
Game Schedule set, practice schedule between the hours of 3:00pm-8:00pm during season, weekends earlier.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S355P
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Date
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.ccm.edu/postings/1792
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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