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Coaching Assistant, Men's Basketball
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Coaching Assistant, Men's Basketball
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 291825
About Us Founded in 1852, Gordon State College 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 The Coaching Assistant for Men's Basketball works under the direct supervision of the Head Coach to support the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Program. The assistant helps with practices, games, recruiting, and the overall development of student‑athletes. This role provides hands‑on coaching, academic and personal support, and assists in promoting the program in the college and community.
Responsibilities
Assists in all areas of basketball coaching, including teaching skills, player development, and team strategies.
Supports the Head Coach with program activities such as recruiting, practice planning, video review, game‑day duties, and community involvement.
Observes and evaluates players during practices and games to identify areas of improvement.
Supports student‑athletes with their academic progress and personal development.
Promotes a safe, healthy, and positive environment for student‑athletes.
Serves as a role model for student athletes, demonstrating sportsmanship and professional behavior.
Helps with fundraising and program promotion through community and media activities.
Prepares reports and provides updates on the basketball program as requested.
Participates in public relations activities, including social media campaigns, newspaper, television, radio interviews and news conferences to highlight the team and college.
Assists with the supervision of student assistant coaches, student workers, and scorekeepers.
Acts as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited institution or college in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics as a player or coach.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior coaching experience in the sport of college basketball.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of basketball coaching techniques, training methods, and game strategies.
Knowledge of NJCAA rules and college athletics compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and document the recruitment process.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, and the college community.
Ability to motivate and guide student athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to risk, 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 Minimum salary: $8.25 per hour – not to exceed 19 hours. This is a part‑time position. This position is subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 291825
About Us Founded in 1852, Gordon State College 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 The Coaching Assistant for Men's Basketball works under the direct supervision of the Head Coach to support the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Program. The assistant helps with practices, games, recruiting, and the overall development of student‑athletes. This role provides hands‑on coaching, academic and personal support, and assists in promoting the program in the college and community.
Responsibilities
Assists in all areas of basketball coaching, including teaching skills, player development, and team strategies.
Supports the Head Coach with program activities such as recruiting, practice planning, video review, game‑day duties, and community involvement.
Observes and evaluates players during practices and games to identify areas of improvement.
Supports student‑athletes with their academic progress and personal development.
Promotes a safe, healthy, and positive environment for student‑athletes.
Serves as a role model for student athletes, demonstrating sportsmanship and professional behavior.
Helps with fundraising and program promotion through community and media activities.
Prepares reports and provides updates on the basketball program as requested.
Participates in public relations activities, including social media campaigns, newspaper, television, radio interviews and news conferences to highlight the team and college.
Assists with the supervision of student assistant coaches, student workers, and scorekeepers.
Acts as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited institution or college in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics as a player or coach.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior coaching experience in the sport of college basketball.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of basketball coaching techniques, training methods, and game strategies.
Knowledge of NJCAA rules and college athletics compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and document the recruitment process.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, and the college community.
Ability to motivate and guide student athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to risk, 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 Minimum salary: $8.25 per hour – not to exceed 19 hours. This is a part‑time position. This position is subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
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