Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

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Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
CAMPUS:
SUPERVISOR: Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
FLSA STATUS:

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Rocklin

MAJOR PURPOSE
This coaching position provides leadership in support of the Head Coach in all facets of the program. The
position collaborates with the Head Coach for maintaining a consistently competitive program including
instruction, recruiting, and retaining student-athletes, scheduling opponents, coordinating team travel,
individual training, coaching team members, as well as other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This
position mentors and challenges student-athletes to grow spiritually (discipleship), academically, and

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Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball

JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
CAMPUS:
SUPERVISOR: Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
FLSA STATUS:

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Full Time, Non-Exempt

Rocklin

MAJOR PURPOSE
This coaching position provides leadership in support of the Head Coach in all facets of the program. The
position collaborates with the Head Coach for maintaining a consistently competitive program including
instruction, recruiting, and retaining student-athletes, scheduling opponents, coordinating team travel,
individual training, coaching team members, as well as other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This
position mentors and challenges student-athletes to grow spiritually (discipleship), academically, and
athletically in order to provide opportunities for Christian service through the medium of athletic
competition. The assistant coach is required to abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and compliance
standards established by Jessup University’s written mission and vision statement, the NCAA (National
Collegiate Athletics Association) and the PacWest (Pacific West Conference).

The pay range for this position is generally $35,000 - $40,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a
number of factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and location.

This position is 100% in person either on the campus or at off site venues. Travel and weekend hours are
required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Instructs student-athletes in the techniques required to excel in their sport
● Provides Christ-like (biblical) leadership in collaboration with the head coach and sport

administrator for the program and athletic department

● In partnership with the head coach, successfully recruits and graduates quality student-athletes of

high moral character and integrity

● In partnership with the head coach and with appropriate budget approvals, schedules games,

team travel, meal planning, and accommodations

● Disciples and assists with character development of student-athletes
● Represents Jessup University at conference and national meetings as assigned
● Provides fundraising efforts aimed to support the Athletic Department as well as the program as

assigned by the head coach and the Athletic Department

● Partners with the head coach to run/manage camps, leagues and community outreach activities

and events

● Maintains responsibility for a variety of administrative support duties as assigned by the head

coach in areas that reflect the strengths and expertise of the candidate
● Participates in extensive travel to games, practice and athletic-related events
● Attends mandatory coaches and departmental meetings
● Completes other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications

● Bachelor’s degree required
● Master’s degree preferred

Required Knowledge/Experience

● A minimum of 3 years successful Basketball coaching experience OR applicable collegiate

experience and/or training

● A valid driver’s license and, if driving students, be eligible to drive according to Jessup insurance

requirements

● Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office products

Skills/Abilities

● Effective leadership, communication and team management skill
● Strong negotiation and public relationship skills
● A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, students and the community
● Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work

assignments

● Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
● Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of Jessup University as a private
Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct
himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner
consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions
and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual
formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Much of the employee’s working time will be spent on indoor and or outdoor sports venues in all types
of weather and might require standing for long periods, moderate to loud noise levels; and tile, concrete,
carpeted floors, courts with hardwood floors, concretes floor warehouse, and outdoor grassy areas. The
employee may be exposed to heat/sun or inclement weather when working outdoors.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
● Repetitive motions using a computer keyboard
● Rising and sitting repeatedly
● Ability to lift, pull, grasp, pass, catch, stoop, reach and demonstrate in game, practice or training

environment and to execute daily office related tasks

● Will regularly require physical activity like walking, passing, shooting, catching, demonstrating on

a consistent basis

● May require climbing stairs indoors or outdoors to various spaces on and off campus
● Regularly requires the ability to drive student-athletes to and from contests and team functions

as well as driving to and from recruiting events

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers

to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand
and walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being
performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are to be performed or assigned. Job descriptions are not
intended as and do not create employment contracts. Jessup University maintains its status as an
at-will employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that if I have any
physical limitations or require any reasonable accommodations in order to perform my job, I must
immediately inform administration.

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