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SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Assistant Coach 1, Men's Basketball/Academic Advisor in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Assist Head Athletics Coach with all aspects of a comprehensive, highly competitive basketball program. Assist with the organization and management as it relates to scheduling, scouting, making travel arrangements, and monitoring student-athletes (SA).
Develop and administrate an academic advising program which will guide student-athletes with career/academic decisions; academic assistance (tutors, class progress); academic information; implement government academic reports (Right to Know); increase SA retention; assist SA to complete and/or graduation.
Assist the Director of Athletics and Head Basketball Coach in the coordination and implementation of various responsibilities within the department. This would include, but not be limited to:
Community Engagement: Development and implement programs and initiatives to increase awareness of and attendance at SLCC events. This would include reaching out to key constitute groups to encourage their support of SLCC athletics. Key constituents include local businesses and alumni as well as SLCC students, staff and faculty. Design, produce and distribute collateral materials including posters and game schedules. Contact outside groups and arrange for them to participate as halftime entertainment at SLCC events. Coordinate with the game management staff to make sure these individuals and groups have tickets and prizes for promotional purposes. Work with the coordinator of media relations to assist with the department's social media outreach initiative.
Academic Support: Develop and administer an academic Student athlete progress system. This includes assisting student athletes in the selection and scheduling of classes with the express purpose to move toward graduation by the conclusion of the student athlete's athletic eligibility. Be familiar with and implement "Degree works" Work closely with faculty and Student Affairs staff to insure each student athlete remains eligible and on track to graduate. Prepare documents for appropriate college, conference, and NJCAA awards.
Compliance: Insure that the Athletics Department is compliant with all NJCAA rules and by-laws. This includes student eligibility. The incumbent will be the department's liaison and expert on new legislation concerning eligibility. Will prepare all documentation necessary for the NJCAA, SLCC, and the Scenic West Athletic Conference. Work closely with the Director of Athletics and head coaches when interpreting rules and procedures.
Under the direction of the Head Coach, assist in practice organization, scheduling, scouting, team supervision, on-court coaching team/recruits, travel arrangements; consultation, monitoring of student athletes, be responsible for players development and individual work sessions during practice.
Assist in recruiting of new SA within the philosophies and guidelines of NJCAA, SLCC, and Athletic Department.
Coordinate and assist in developing/administering successful men's basketball camps at SLCC.
Other duties as may be assigned by the head basketball coach to develop, and coordinate a total men's basketball program.
Other duties as assigned.