This position shares the responsibility of teaching the skills, fundamentals, and principles of basketball.  Teaching responsibilities include instruction of conditioning, nutrition, physical health, individual skill  development, team concepts and safety. The Assistant Coach administers all aspects of the sports program  under the direct supervision of the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Coaching duties require  professionalism and integrity and will include but are not limited to the following: the recruitment, retention and  graduation of talented high character student athletes, administration of all aspects of in-season and off-season  competitive preparation and training of the sports team, academic monitoring and mentoring of student athletes  in the sports program, fundraising as needed, and involvement in community activities.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE MISSION AND VALUES 

• All employees will represent Seminole State College in the most positive manner with prospective, former  and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse  group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our services, learns and uses operating practice of  Seminole State College.
• All employees will uphold the Mission Statement: Seminole State College empowers people for academic  success, personal development, and lifelong learning.
• All employees will perform job duties utilizing SSC’s core values: Compassion, Opportunity, Respect, and  Excellence.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teaches the skills, fundamentals, and principles related to basketball, which include individual skill development, team concepts, safety, conditioning, nutrition, and physical health.
• Assists in maintaining a code of discipline and behavior that agrees with SSC policy and SSC Basketball  Policy, so students are informed as to their responsibilities to be a successful student. • Communicates and cooperates with the student-athlete’s Academic Advisor, Financial Assistance, and  Business offices in a timely and professional manner to ensure that student-athletes are maintaining  academic progress toward graduation.
• Contributes to sport facility upkeep and improvements as needed and directed. As applicable, will be  responsible for field/court maintenance and management of facilities owned or leased by SSC. • Follows all departmental and college procedures in a timely, ethical, conscientious, and professional  manner.
• Officially takes stats and uploads results in a timely manner.
• Contributes all requested data and online entries to the SSC and NJCAA Athletic Websites (Presto) in a  timely, ethical, conscientious, and professional manner; adhering to the deadlines set in place by the  NJCAA.
• Adheres to NJCAA, Region II and OCAC by-laws as well as the NJCAA Code of Ethics.  • Supervises athletes in the residence halls.
• Performs fundraising projects for program as needed and participates in specific community activities. • Must have or attain in a specified timeframe, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Airbrakes and  Passenger endorsements. Utilizes campus vehicles in a defensive, safety conscious manner, while  following all state statutes and college motor pool procedures.
• Transports team in college owned vehicles to games, scrimmages, and team activities as needed. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Demonstrate experience of, or willingness in, working effectively in a culturally diverse workplace  and/or serving clientele from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Live in SSC residential housing and perform the duties of a staff Resident Assistant reporting to the  Director of Residence Life and Student Activities, to include student check-in/check-out, room checks,  and code of conduct violations. Varying shift work will be required. A Staff RA job description will be  provided.
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

1. Minimum of 60 hours toward a Bachelors preferred. Previous coaching experience at the college or high  school level, or by demonstrating knowledge through college varsity participation.
2. Skills: General knowledge and familiarity of computers; ability to learn various software programs to  support the functions of the position.
3. Abilities: Evenings and weekends are required. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and  abilities listed or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential  functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, by using some other combination of  skills and abilities.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are  received by May 22, 2024 are assured of receiving full consideration. Annual salary is $7,725.00. Benefits include group health and dental insurance, and room and board. Employment is subject to successful  completion of a background check. The filling of this position is contingent on the budget. 

To apply, please attach letter of application, resume, copies of all academic transcripts, and three current names  and phone numbers of professional references.

Seminole State College Email all documents to: [email protected] ATTN: Human Resources or  

P.O. Box 351 

Seminole, OK 74818 

SSC