What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach Womens Basketball position at Lackawanna College?
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assistant Coach conducts practices and clinics; the number, duration and content of those practices and clinics as determined by the Head Coach in the best interests of College.
- Assistant Coach will teach, tutor and instruct team members on the rules and fundamentals of the sport.
- Assists with instruction and coaching to advance the performance of each athlete.
- Assists with supervising and coaching the team on all travel of the home and away events.
- Assists with recruiting for the program.
- Responsible for supervising team members at all times during practices, games, and other times as directed.
- Assists with fund raising efforts for the program.
- Ensures compliance with NJCAA; policies and procedures of Lackawanna College and their Athletic program
- Promotes the well-being of student-athletes.
- All other duties assigned by the Head Basketball Coach.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
- Current certification in American Red Cross CPR / First Aid.
- Trained in use of Automatic Electrodes Defibrillator (AED).
- Knowledge of safety guidelines and protocol.
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others.
- Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Prior coaching experience required.
- Experience with recruiting preferred.
- Experience with fundraising preferred.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, March 24, 2025. No phone calls, please.
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Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
