Assistant Coach - Volleyball - Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 21742

About the Job

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.

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.

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.

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.

Source : Hagerstown Community College