SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The* Assistant Coach *position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of running a college sports team/program. Responsibilities include recruitment, practice management, game management, academic monitoring, and fundraising. Hagerstown Community College participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.
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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:*
- A. The Athletic Team Assistant Coach reports directly to and is responsible to The Director of Athletics, Exercise Science and Health.
- B. The position provides supervision to student-athletes.
- C. The Athletic Team Assistant Coach coordinates most closely with the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics, Exercise Science, and Health.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:* Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of athletic program development.
- A. Works within HCC’s and the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures to accomplish goals.
- B. Demonstrate values of a life-long learner and focus on student success academically before team success.
- C. Assist the Head Coach with the recruitment of student-athletes from HCC’s service area who are capable of benefiting from a community college education and athletic program.
- Assess the physical abilities, academic background, and personal character of the senior athletes in HCC’s service area.
- Initiate personal contact with the high school coaches and each athlete.
- D. Assist the Head Coach in conducting well-organized practices and provide for the physical conditioning and skill training for each athlete.
- E. Monitor academic progress and participation in an academic support program for student-athletes.
- F. Develop an understanding of student financial aid options and partner with the financial aid department to obtain updates that may impact player eligibility.
- G. Assist athletes in transferring to a four-year institution in cooperation with the Coordinator of Academic Advising.
- H. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
- I. Must use a dedicated service approach and a high level of respect, tact, and courtesy in dealing with student-athletes, other coaching staff, officials, college staff members, and the community.
- J. Develop, with the support of the Director of Athletics, Exercise Science, and Health, a relationship with faculty to communicate and interact in an appropriate manner to ensure student success.
- K. Possess good work habits such as punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation, and enthusiasm.
- L. Be familiar with college policies and have a professional knowledge of the employee, student, and student worker handbooks as well as the academic and college calendars.
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Requirements:*
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- College Degree preferred; Two years related experience.
- CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent communication skills, and ability to handle both themselves and the student-athletes in an appropriate manner which is in line with college expectations. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with administrative staff, deans, faculty, coaches, student-athletes, and the general public.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=453380611.
Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.