Position Summary

The assistant coach is responsible for coaching and recruiting students for assigned athletic event.  Behaves and conducts work processes in a manner consistent with the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) coaching standards and the College’s guiding principles.  Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BMCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Head Coach:

• From direction of head coach, provides quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the Baseball program; develops, implements, and teaches related training session and techniques.
• Recruit student athletes in accordance with NWAC athletic regulations, conference and college values, and commitment to student success.
• Assist in supervising student athletes on trips and onsite during all program related practices, games, and functions.
• Work cooperatively with head coach to maintain and retain records on students, including, but not limited to, athletic eligibility budgets, recruitment, and transportation.
• Serve as role model to assist the team members in developing and displaying appropriate attitudes and behavior expected of athletic teams and individuals representing BMCC.
• Assist head coach in providing post-season evaluation of all players.
• Assist head coach in team-sponsored fund-raising throughout the year as approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Behaves in a manner that is consistent with the NWAC codebook, including but not limited to: NWAC coach’s code of conduct, coach’s standards and procedures, job responsibilities, and Concussion Management.  Includes passing NWAC required tests.
• Follow all BMCC guidelines, administrative procedures, and policies surrounding athletics and specific to BMCC Athletic Trainer.
• Promote BMCC athletic programs in our community college district.
• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, ability, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Aspects of the Position

• Must be available for recruiting, practices and games during weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be familiar with the BMCC Student Athlete Code of Conduct.
• Travel to games and athletic events as needed, valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Ability to coach students effectively and to evaluate their performance in the assigned activity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, professional colleagues from other colleges and the public.
• Requires personal attributes necessary to motivate students, guide the development of appropriate behaviors and values, plus must be able to facilitate the development of technical performance skills.
• Must be sensitive to and understand the diverse socioeconomic, academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to work closely with students to achieve their educational goals.
• Knowledge of principles of athletic conditioning, including weight training and athletic training desired.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree.
• Previous successful coaching experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification. (Can be obtained once hired)

This is a part time position up to 20 hours per week as needed; 10 months per year (September - June).  Part time employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Pay:  $491.10 per month

This position is opened until filled; complete applications will be reviewed weekly. 

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

Resume;

Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description; and 

Transcripts of course work, if available - graduate and undergraduate (if applicable) unofficial are acceptable for the application process.

Please contact Human Resources (541-278-5837) if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Veteran's preference points will be given provided DD214/DD215 is provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Blue Mountain Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  For complete EEO disclosure statement please go to www.bluecc.edu/EEO.