What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Women's Basketball Coach position at Baltimore City Community College?
About Baltimore City Community College
Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College’s campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.
- Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.
Description/Job Summary
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is accepting applications for the part-time position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The successful candidate is responsible for leading all aspects of the program including recruiting, scouting, coaching and counseling.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Supervise all activities related to the student athletes.
- Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes.
- Comply with all National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations.
- Coordinate program recruiting efforts by identifying and evaluating prospects, making initial contact with potential recruits, and selling the school and program to recruits that meet admission guidelines to achieve roster goals and build a competitive team.
- Maintain records of all recruiting contacts and keep the Athletics Director informed of recruiting efforts.
- Make regular contact with signees and assist with needs for enrollment into school such as transcripts and class scheduling.
- Establish the team’s competition and practice schedules which include but are not limited to coordinating, locating, and scheduling of opponents, making travel arrangements for away games.
- Scheduling and assistance for opponents’ practices in gymnasium and possible travel.
- Communicate with players’ teachers and with student services regarding class, absences and academic progress.
- Assist the Sports Information Director with player and program information for publication on athletics web site and other media information.
- Coordinate and organize equipment.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience as a student athlete at the collegiate level.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
- Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Lifting (more than 50 lbs.), walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.
- Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequent travel, including overnight and weekend travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Maryland Junior College (JUCO) guidelines and policies.
- Previous collegiate experience as a player or coach preferred.
- Knowledge of basketball, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with student athletes from all backgrounds, while fostering teamwork, and ensuring a positive experience for all athletes.
