Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Job description
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
REPORTS TO: Head Men’s Basketball Coach & VP of Student Services (for all Campus Life/Student
Services duties).
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA: Exempt X (9 month) Non-Exempt
YEARLY SCHEDULED WORK: Assistant coaches work full-time for nine months as scheduled for
their particular sport, beginning August 15st through May 15th yearly. Salary is paid out over a 12
month period with full benefits.
TRAVEL: Frequent travel is an expectation of this position.
SICK LEAVE: 7.5 hours per month ANNUAL LEAVE: 11.25 hours per month
ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student
success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of
surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a
small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO
and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife,
and small rural communities.
The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation
Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also
offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services and
Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have
excellent choices in their degree plans.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the operations of the Men’s Basketball
Program for student-athletes which includes coaching, mentoring, guiding and training student-athletes
who are highly skilled in their sport that aligns with Colorado Northwestern Community College’s
Mission and Vision as well as and the Athletic Department Vision. It is agreed and understood that any
offer for an Assistant Coach position is contingent upon the program achieving recruitment goals thus
requiring the services of a second coach. If this does not happen, the offer can and will be rescinded.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
*The incumbent shall be able to demonstrate the ability to assist in leading a successful sports program
at the collegiate level.
Duties to be fulfilled such as but not limited to:
- Assist in administering NJCAA Division I intercollegiate program including recruiting, scheduling,
fund raising, travel and practice planning
- Coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies related to competition
- Instruct students in how to be academically successful
- Fulfill other responsibilities in the Athletics Department based on coaches skill set, the needs of the
- Must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights,
which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for
the College
- Oversee weight training specific to basketball
- Complete assigned game stats, film, scoring, records and procedures as directed during the season
- Maintain the level of discipline, respect, and standards of behavior while mentoring student-athletes
- Utilize excellent communication skills with team players and the Head Men’s Basketball Coach
- Other duties as assigned
- Assistant Coaches will also have regular duties to support CNCC’s Student Life. Please note - Assistant
President of Student Services).
Duties to be fulfilled such as but not limited to:
• Assistant Coaches should be prepared to:
Complete 15 hours per week in Campus Life
On-Call Shifts
Plan, Coordinate, and Execute Student Activities/Intermural Sports/Clubs
Assist with Campus Life Areas on CNCC Campus
Engage and Interact with Student Body
Communication to be timely, professional, and effective
Other Duties as Assigned
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:
1. Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree
2. Prior Related Experience: 2 years of playing and or coaching experience at the college level.
3. Licensure/Certification:
- CPR/First-Aid/ AED
- Valid Driver’s License and clean motor vehicle record (Candidate must possess, or agrees to
obtain, CDL sufficient to safely drive CNCC bus/van for transporting athletes to and from
games. This should be time constrained to no more than 2 months of hire date if they do not
already have the CDL)
4. Equipment Skills: Equipment and facilities related to sport associated with basketball.
5. Other Qualifications:
- Familiarity with film editing software: synergy, and Hudl
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Training: Master’s Degree
2. Prior Related Experience: 4 years of playing and or coaching experience at the college level
3. Licensure/Certification:
4. Equipment Skills: Equipment and facilities related to sport associated with basketball
5. Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NJCAA, Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) and College rules, policies, and
- Knowledge and understanding of higher education including academic advising.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for
exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.
Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment
including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic
origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information,
gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and
activities. Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack
of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education
programs. The College has designated Jennifer Rea, Associate Director of Campus Life, as its Title
IX/EO Coordinator and David Hardman, Vice President of Student Services, as its Interim ADA/Section
504/Title II with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance
procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-
3229 or jennifer.rea@cncc.edu and for questions regarding ADA/Section 504/Title II please contact
David Hardman at 970-675-3215 or david.hardman@cncc.edu. Reasonable accommodations are
available. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Human Resource
Manager, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu.
You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal
Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.
Title IX/EO Coordinator
Name: Jennifer Rea
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3229
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Name: Angela Miller
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3235
Deputy EO Coordinator
Name: Angela Miller
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3235
Interim ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator
Name: David Hardman
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3215
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