What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women's Basketball Head Coach/Student Services Representative position at LBW Community College?
Position Summary
The Head Coach/Student Services Representative is responsible for supervising the assigned program in accordance with state and national regulations, including the recruitment and awarding of scholarships and assisting the Student Affairs Division with recruiting, advising, and events.
Salary
Commensurate with experience on Salary Schedule C3 Rank 03 of the 2024-2025 LBWCC C3 Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Head Coach Responsibilities:
- Supervise the program in accordance with state and national regulations.
- Recruit individuals for teams, including but not limited to attending tournaments; award scholarships to appropriate individuals.
- Host visits with recruits and their families; assist with finding living quarters.
- Determine the eligibility of athletes and make proper reports to the Alabama Community College Conference, National Junior College Athletic Association, and other appropriate agencies.
- Work to ensure the academic success of the players.
- Develop the schedule for the fall and spring sports seasons.
- Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
- Maintain playing surfaces, including all associated facilities.
- Follow appropriate guidelines for the budget; request all purchases and secure requisitions and purchase orders as required by the Business Office.
- Cooperate with the bookstore to ensure the return of books provided to athletes on scholarship.
- Maintain appropriate insurance files and physicals on players.
- Promote and relate the program to the community.
- Promote the program state-wide and nationally.
- Work with the Athletic Director to develop and maintain a fundraising program for the assigned program.
- Send appropriate notices of appreciation to individuals and organizations that make contributions to the program.
- Contact and encourage four-year institutions to sign LBWCC graduates to grants-in-aid.
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of students.
- Demonstrate personally the College’s Code of Conduct and ensure that all athletes observe this code on campus, at athletic events, and in the community.
- Support other athletic teams at the request of the Athletic Department
- Assist the student-athlete with the registration process.
- Assist the Athletic Director with ACCC Student Athlete documentation.
- Assist the Athletic Director with game management.
Student Services Responsibilities:
- Assist in the recruitment of prospective students to include high school visits, college fairs and hosted recruitment events.
- Assist in retention, advising, and orientation activities; serving as a student academic advisor as needed.
- Support the College’s dual enrollment efforts by assisting students and participating in parent nights.
- Assist student services staff with student activities and community engagement events.
- Assist in the administration of placement assessments at each campus as needed.
- Assist in the coordination of commencement exercises.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be able to lift and move objects weighing up to fifty pounds; sit and stand for extended periods; capable of mobility; bend, kneel, and reach.
- Work in a warmer or colder than comfortable environment for short periods.
- Perform night and weekend duties when needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Two years of documented playing in the sport at the intercollegiate level or 2 years of coaching experience in the sport at the high school or intercollegiate level. Experience using basic computer programs and applications.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Application material may not be submitted by fax, email, or in person.
A complete application packet consists of:
- Completed Lurleen B. Wallace Community College online employment application.
- Current résumé.
- Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
- Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum degree requirements. (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT)
All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.
Prior to receiving an offer of employment, applicants are required to submit letters of verification from previous or current employers verifying their work experience. The letters of verification must include the applicant’s beginning and ending dates of employment and employment title and indicate if the employment was full or part-time. The person chosen to fill the position is required to furnish official transcripts prior to the completion of the first semester of employment. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. LBW Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. LBW Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. LBW Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us at (334) 881-2223.
The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process. LBW Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Employer
ACCS
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
- Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Salary : $100