Position responsible for effectively supporting the Head Basketball Coach by helping to administer the sports program and provide leadership to student athletes.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing instruction, mentoring and guidance to student athletes to allow them to develop their athletic skills and abilities to maximum potential.
• Assisting the Head Coach in evaluating athletic ability and performance.
• Providing assistance in scheduling and organizing games and communicating with athletes and Athletics & Recreation staff as required.
• Helping to assure that facilities and equipment are prepared in advance of practice sessions and games.
• Assisting in making travel, meal, and lodging arrangements for team members during “away” games.
• Providing assistance to the Head Coach in the recruitment of new student athletes by identifying and maintaining contact with promising student athletes and helping to coordinate recruitment trips.

The Assistant Coach must have a thorough knowledge and conscientious adherence to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Centennial Conference, Title IX and equal opportunity regulations, FERPA, and all applicable College policies and practices.

The Assistant Coach must cooperate with Health Services and Athletic Trainers to assure injured athletes receive proper treatment and understands that all medical decisions related to a student athlete’s health and well being is the responsibility of the team physician and Certified Athletic Trainers and all final decisions regarding participation in practice and games lies with the medical staff. All known medical history related to injury or illness must be reported to the medical staff.

Regular attendance at games, practices, and meetings is required. Adherence to NCAA regulations is required.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events.

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Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; previous coaching and/or playing experience; knowledge of NCAA regulations; superior verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni, the public and the media; demonstrated commitment to all facets of student athlete welfare, including academic success; genuine commitment to gender equity and equal opportunity in the athletics and recreation programs and an understanding of the profile of a highly selective liberal arts college. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Because the Assistant Basketball Coach is required to drive for College business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver’s license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

All resumes and cover letters must be submitted via this online process (follow link below). We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax.

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