Head Coach, Women's Basketball

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Head Coach position is responsible for running all aspects of a college sports team/program. Responsibilities include: recruitment, practice management, game management, academic monitoring and fundraising. Hagerstown Community College participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• The Head Coach reports directly to and is responsible to Director of Athletics & ARCC.
• The position provides supervision to student athletes, the Assistant Coach(s) and game personnel (manager, statistician).
• The Head Coach coordinates most closely with the Director of Athletics & ARCC and the Dean of Student Affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Oversee all aspects of athletic program development:

• Works within HCC’s and the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate values of a life-long learner and focuses on student success academically before team success.
• Recruit student athletes from HCC’s service area who are capable of benefiting from a community college education and collegiate athletic program.
• Assess the physical abilities, academic background and personal character of the high school senior athletes in HCC’s service area.
• Initiate personal contact with the high school coaches and each athlete.

• Monitor academic progress and participation in an academic support program for student athletes.
• Develop an understanding of student financial aid options and partner with the financial aid department to obtain updates that may impact player eligibility.
• Conduct well-organized practices and provide for the physical conditioning and skill training for each athlete.
• Develop, with the support of the Athletic Director, a relationship with faculty to communicate and interact in appropriate manner to ensure student success
• Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion such as physicals, rosters, fundraising requests, etc.
• Responsible for the selection of Assistant Coaches who reflect the College’s core values and conduct standards
• Assist athletes in transferring to a four-year institution in cooperation with the Coordinator of Academic Advising.
• Work with ARCC staff on the distribution and collection of equipment.
• Attend all coaches meetings within the college. Attend any meetings scheduled for the sport that relate to the MD JUCO or the NJCAA Region XX.
• Serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
• Use the dedicated service approach and maintain a high level of respect, tact, and courtesy in dealing with student athletes, other coaching staffs, officials, college staff members and members of the community.
• Be familiar with College polices and have professional knowledge of the employee, student, and student worker handbooks and the academic and college calendars.
• Possess good work habits, such as punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation and enthusiasm.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have an earned college degree, coaching experience at the high school, club/or college for a minimum of 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to raise funds for scholarships and travel.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit student athletes who will benefit from Hagerstown Community College’s strong academic programs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle both themselves and the student athletes in an appropriate manner which is in line with college expectations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with administrative staff, deans, faculty, coaches, student athletes and the general public.

All coaches will be required to take the NJCAA Handbook/Casebook exam at the beginning of each season. The test will measure the coach’s knowledge of NJCAA eligibility and sport policies and procedures.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=537308230.

Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.

Job Type: Part-time