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The Head Basketball Coach, under the direction of the Director of Athletics, assumes all the responsibilities of coaching the sport of basketball. The responsibilities are grounded on the principle of student first, athlete second. The Coach is responsible for teaching the student/athlete how to be a good person. The vehicle is basketball.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Head Basketball Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
The Head Basketball Coach supervises the Assistant Coaches and the student/athletes who are involved in the Basketball Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Recruit student/athletes to attend Quinsigamond Community College by working with High School Athletic Programs in conjunction with our Admissions Office.
2. Actively enhance a positive image of Quinsigamond Community College.
3. Inform student/athletes on the aims, purposes, and values of the Basketball Program.
4. Acquaint the student with the NJCAA, MCCAC, and NCAA rules that govern the sport.
5. Offer academic guidance and assistance to student/athletes throughout the students’ career at Quinsigamond Community College.
6. Use sound and ethical teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices.
7. Assist in placing student/athletes into four-year colleges after their Quinsigamond Community College career.
8. Conduct all activities within the rules and regulations of Quinsigamond Community College, the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
9. Maintain professional conduct with team members and Assistant Coaches in practice and games.
10. Prepare, organize and supervise all practice and game situations.
11. Monitor the annual budget for the Basketball Program.
12. Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
13. Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
14. Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
15. Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assess processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associates degree or appropriate community College coaching experience.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Valid state driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. College playing experience
2. Bachelor Degree
3. Experience in care and prevention of athletic injuries
4. Fundraising experience
5. Data Input experience
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