Job Description
Reporting to the Athletic Director, under the supervision of the Head Men's Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach's duties will include assisting with all aspects of the Varsity Men's Basketball Program. Incumbent must have effective leadership skills and working knowledge of Varsity Sport rules and regulations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with recruiting potential players, training and coaching members of the men's basketball program following all NJCAA rules and regulations, including but not limited to those that involve recruitment, eligibility, and practice limits; assisting in scouting and preparing for opponents and game strategies; assisting with coordinating development and promotion of athletics and academics; working in conjunction with the Head Coach and Athletic Director to assist student-athletes in maintaining their athletic eligibility, including following up on study table attendance; assist with organizing and scheduling practice sessions; traveling to and from away contests with the team and be in attendance at all home games; assist with administrative tasks including eligibility paperwork required for each student-athlete, stats input, uniform distribution and collection, and budget adherence; representing LCCC in a professional manner; maintaining current CPR and AED certification; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of coaching basketball; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with head coach, students, staff, faculty, administrator and other members of the college community.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree, coaching experience, within the last five years at the high school or collegiate level, and/or intercollegiate basketball playing experience.
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.