Head Men's Basketball Coach (Part Time)

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About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Athletic Director, this position is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of the men's basketball program.

Position Directly Supervises:

1. Assistant Coaches
   
2. Student Assistant Coaches
   
3. Student Workers

Responsibilities

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Athletic Director, this position is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of the men's basketball program.

Position Directly Supervises:

1. Assistant Coaches
   
2. Student Assistant Coaches
   
3. Student Workers

Responsibilities

• Manages team of respective sport to ensure competitive performance of team and satisfactory growth and development of student-athletes.

• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions daily or several times weekly during season. Coaches the team during scheduled events. Maintains detailed statistics and records, evaluation reports, etc. for each student-athlete. Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum team and individual performance.

• Determines competitive event schedule and team travel arrangements, coordinating with teams both inside and out of the Conference. Schedules officials for home competition. Recommends participation in post-season games when invitations are received.

• Maintains working knowledge of all applicable NJCAA, Conference, and College rules and regulations, and complies with same. Ensures that students are briefed in writing prior to or on the first day of practice. Determines and implements method of evaluating student comprehension of material.

• Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high school and club teams. Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities. Works with the Admissions staff to determine prospect¿s academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists the prospect in making application, and recommends grants-in-aid. Supervises all contact with prospective student-athletes to avoid violations of NJCAA and other recruiting rules and regulations.

• Works with student-athlete, faculty, and Academic Counselor as needed to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete. Encourages each student-athlete to pursue a career goal and to graduate and/or transfer to a four year institution. Ensures that athletes meet requirements established for athletic eligibility. Develops and implements programs to inform students of all College resources available to help them. Assists in enforcement of mandatory study hall program for Freshmen and Upperclassmen having academic difficulties; enforce Department of Athletic requirements for class attendance, make-up work, etc. Schedules practice/training sessions with due regard for mid-term and final exam schedules.

• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student conduct, appearance, punctuality, and other areas as appropriate.

• Consults with the athletic trainers and physicians to determine team and individual welfare and conditioning programs.

• Provides individual counseling to student-athletes as needed on personal problems, team performance, and transition to college life.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the budget for men's basketball program, including the completion of all necessary forms and paperwork for team travel, individual travel, and recruit travel.

• Responsible for developing and implementing fundraising plan for the program based on goals established by the athletic department.

• Participates in public relations activities including newspaper, television, and radio interviews and news conferences to promote a positive image of the Athletic Department and the College.

• Serves on committees or boards as designated/nominated for the NJCAA, Conference, College, or other related organizations.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred; strong communication skills both written and oral; ability to organize and clearly document the recruitment process; ability to communicate and work effectively with enrolled students, administrators, alumni, and the college community. Prior experience in intercollegiate athletics as a player or coach preferred.
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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Institutional Values

Gordon State College is committed to the following core values:Student Focused - Life-Long Learning/Scholarship - Excellence - Respect - Collaboration

More details on WHAT WE STAND FOR and GSC core values can be found online athttps://www.gordonstate.edu/about/vision-mission-statement/index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

The Head Coach is a ten-month, non-exempt part-time position (not to exceed 19 hours per week).

Pay rate: $9.25 per hour.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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