Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Coach.

The Assistant Coach Pool is for applicants who are interested in part-time coaching positions. The pool is always open for applications. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING IN THE DIVISION.  The Assistant Coach Pool functions as a way to view applicant materials in advance of a need, and determine if the applicant will be approved or not approved to be added to the pool of eligible applicants. Should a need arise, department leadership will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to assist with recruiting talented student athletes; college level teaching and coaching skills; flexible schedule for daytime travel; a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of sport training and strategies. Demonstrated ability to project a positive and professional image in pressure situations. Two years minimum experience

Assumes responsibility for a particular aspect of the sport as assigned by the Head Coach, planning short and long terms objectives under the leadership of the head coach, demonstrating technical expertise in the basics of the sport, and teaching the fundamentals and advanced level skills and game strategies to student-athletes, recruiting players including determining which schools to visit and which athletes to recruit, recommending the selection of team members, supervising practice sessions, scouting future opponents, providing expert advice to the head coach and team members, providing guidance or mentoring to student athletes throughout the academic year, and assisting with monitoring academic progress of participating student-athletes. Responsible for assisting with coaching, practice, conditioning, travel arrangements, and recruitment. Primary focus is on student athletes’ academic success and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Possess a strong love of the sport which he/she is assisting.
2. Capable of teaching collegiate level skills and knowledge to the student-athletes participating in his/her sport.
3. Works well in an assisting position, but has the ability to assume responsibility if the need arises.
4. Possess similar coaching philosophy as the head coach.
5. Assist with needs so designated by head coach.
6. Possess valid driver’s license for college vehicles.
7. Providing moral support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
8. By loyal and supportive of all sports of the Muskegon Community College Intercollegiate Program.
9. Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
10. Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
11. All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

MENTAL DEMANDS:

☒ Detailed Work                                           ☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented                                       ☒ Problem Situations  

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands                     ☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality                                            ☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions                              ☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact                                          ☒ Working with Others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

☐ Standing & Walking                                                ☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying                

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs.            ☒ Up to 25 lbs.           ☐ Up to 50 lbs.            ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐   Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending            ☐ Climb or Balance

☐   Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl                ☐ Squatting     

☐   Handle or Feel                                          ☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒   Talking or hearing                                      ☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐   Working Overhead                                   ☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒   Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒   Ability to Adjust and Focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to assist with recruiting talented student athletes; college level teaching and coaching skills; flexible schedule for daytime travel; a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of sport training and strategies. Demonstrated ability to project a positive and professional image in pressure situations. Two years minimum experience

Assumes responsibility for a particular aspect of the sport as assigned by the Head Coach, planning short and long terms objectives under the leadership of the head coach, demonstrating technical expertise in the basics of the sport, and teaching the fundamentals and advanced level skills and game strategies to student-athletes, recruiting players including determining which schools to visit and which athletes to recruit, recommending the selection of team members, supervising practice sessions, scouting future opponents, providing expert advice to the head coach and team members, providing guidance or mentoring to student athletes throughout the academic year, and assisting with monitoring academic progress of participating student-athletes. Responsible for assisting with coaching, practice, conditioning, travel arrangements, and recruitment. Primary focus is on student athletes’ academic success and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Possess a strong love of the sport which he/she is assisting.
2. Capable of teaching collegiate level skills and knowledge to the student-athletes participating in his/her sport.
3. Works well in an assisting position, but has the ability to assume responsibility if the need arises.
4. Possess similar coaching philosophy as the head coach.
5. Assist with needs so designated by head coach.
6. Possess valid driver’s license for college vehicles.
7. Providing moral support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
8. By loyal and supportive of all sports of the Muskegon Community College Intercollegiate Program.
9. Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
10. Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
11. All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

MENTAL DEMANDS:

☒ Detailed Work                                           ☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented                                       ☒ Problem Situations  

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands                     ☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality                                            ☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions                              ☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact                                          ☒ Working with Others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

☐ Standing & Walking                                                ☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying                

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs.            ☒ Up to 25 lbs.           ☐ Up to 50 lbs.            ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐   Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending            ☐ Climb or Balance

☐   Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl                ☐ Squatting     

☐   Handle or Feel                                          ☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒   Talking or hearing                                      ☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐   Working Overhead                                   ☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒   Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒   Ability to Adjust and Focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.