Assistant Basketball Coach/Athletics Equipment Manager

Job no:

R-0000001594

Position Title:

Assistant Basketball Coach/Athletics Equipment Manager

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Job no:

R-0000001594

Position Title:

Assistant Basketball Coach/Athletics Equipment Manager

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Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$53,358.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

10/14/2024

Job Description:

Department Summary & Job Purpose

• 75% Assistant Coach for Basketball
• 15% Co-Equipment Room Manager
• 5% Teach two credits of Physical Education activity courses
• 5% Other Duties: assist head coach with home volleyball game management

Duties and responsibilities

Assistant Coach Responsibilities include:

• Support the head coach in developing and implementing strategies to successfully recruit, yield, mentor, and retain a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Assist the head coach in all aspects of running competitive collegiate basketball program.
• Assist with recruiting, including: in-person events and tournaments, communication with recruits including over email, text and phone calls. Logging all recruitment activities within the FrontRush recruiting platform.
• Attend high school games as assigned by the head coach.
• Organize and manage training programs for assigned positional groups.
• Create social media content to highlight the team and help in alum connections and recruiting.
• Attend and support team needs at all practices and contests.
• Create a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals.
• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate varsity basketball team.
• Assist with the organizing and planning of practices and games.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Co-Equipment Room Manager

• Principle job responsibilities for the co-equipment manager include, but are not limited to: coordinating with the other co-equipment room manager to supervise all varsity sport equipment, varsity equipment upkeep, and varsity equipment maintenance; supervise varsity team uniforms and inventories; and assisting the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities with duties as assigned.

Game Day Manager Duties

• Game Day Manager for select home volleyball games

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Participate inn Department and College committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a valid driver’s license; previous collegiate experience whether it be coaching or competing, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to efficiently and effectively carry tasks out to completion; ability to function effectively at a competitive liberal arts NCAA Division III college with highly selective academic standards. This position requires travel for recruiting and working occasional nights and weekends.

Education Experience: A Bachelor’s degree

Contract

This is a one-year, renewable contract. Decision on renewal will be made in collaboration with the Director of Athletics/Chair of Physical Education no later than May 15th each year upon completing a performance evaluation.

License/Certifications

• CPR/AED certification required
• Valid driver’s license required

Working Conditions

• Able to work evenings and weekends

Physical Demands

• Light lifting (25lbs or less) related to event set-up

Direct reports

• None

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

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