The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is directly
responsible for administering and/or assisting with the
administration of all areas related to the success of a the program
within the NJCAA Division III (non-scholarship) intercollegiate
program and the policies and rules established by the NJCAA, Region
III, the Mid-State Athletic Conference and Finger Lakes Community
College.
FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives
to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive
to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and
traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion,
worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants
from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to
apply.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of
study.
Experience
: Coaching experience at the college/university
or high school level. Community College experience preferred.
Special Skills or Requirements: Excellent communication,
organizational, teaching, and supervisory skills are essential.
Must demonstrate leadership, and professional behavior when working
with student-athletes. Ability to work cooperatively with other
members of the faculty, staff, and administration. Willingness to
accept responsibility for accomplishment of program objectives
under the direction of the appropriate professional staff member.
Must also possess a valid driver’s license free of any major
violations.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for assisting in the administering all aspects of
the program, including coaching, promoting, making team travel
arrangements, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising
students, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and
fulfilling other duties as they arise or as assigned by the Head
Coach.
Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with and complying
with all College, Department, Regional, District, and NJCAA
policies.
Responsible for assisting in providing instruction and training
necessary to create skills, techniques, and physical conditioning
sufficient to enable participant to compete safely and
competently.
Responsible for providing on-site supervision during all
practice and game situations including locker room
supervision.
Responsible for adhering to all the guidelines,
policy/procedures in the department policy manual.
Responsible for exhibiting a high level of expertise in his or
her sport and to seek professional improvement by attending
clinics, seminars, and other developmental programs.
Responsible for treating the academic achievement and
requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of
the highest priority for the student-athlete, and to be sensitive
to final examination schedules when scheduling practice and game
competition.
Effectively assist the Head Coach in recruiting a sufficient
number of new student-athletes to attend FLCC annually.
Responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics, and taking
an active part in all Department fund-raising/promotion
projects.
Responsible for representing the College on the highest
professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of
character and to exhibit ethical behavior.
Responsible for treating opposing coaches, officials, students,
and colleagues with respect and dignity.
Responsible for, at the conclusion of the sport season,
assisting the Head Coach in developing a summary report on their
specific program.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or
Director of Athletics.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following
documents via online:
- Resume/Cv
- Cover letter
Applications will only be accepted online.
Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against
any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for
admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification,
gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy,
predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran
status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any
other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal
and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public
institutions of higher education.