ASSISTANT COACH - MEN'S BASKETBALL (PART-TIME)DALEY COLLEGE
Daley College's Athletic Department is looking for an Assistant Coach for the Men's Basketball Team. This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the basketball program, conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Assists in recruiting student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics. Cooperates with the academic advisers to support the academic progress of the student-athlete.
·Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Recruits, counsels and advises students with respect to athletic performance and other personal development issues.
·Prepares the student athletes for competition through planning and conducting well organized practices and contests. Directs the identification and recruitment of new players to the program, including traveling to regional high school and club basketball events and showcases.
·Enforces and maintains an athletic program policy of educating and graduating student athletes. Works closely with the Athletic Director and Dean of Students, and other school administrators, faculty and staff to assure student athletes are academically eligible for a given sport.
·Plans and directs the training of student athletes, and assesses individuals’ abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Conducts in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs including skills training and weight and conditioning training.
·Assists in assuring compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations for the specific sport. Closely monitors academic, conduct and physical requirements for each student athlete. In collaboration with the campus Athletic Director, completes and maintains records and statistics for accurate, mandatory reporting to the NJCAA and regional regulatory agencies.
·Assists in the development and implementation of meaningful professional development activities designed to enhance the skills of all Athletic Department personnel.
·Enforces the District/college’s academic, student and athletic code of conduct. Supervises the student athletes during practice, contests, and travel. May drive college vehicles or college leased vehicles to and from scheduled contests.
·Calls, texts or emails results of contests to the Sports Information Assistant by 10:00 AM the next business day, and supplies information to the Director of Athletics that can be used for publicity purposes.
·Coordinates the care and reporting of incidents and injuries to the appropriate College and District personnel.
·Prepares a season summary and ensures student honors within conference, region, and other athletic governing bodies are recommended and advocated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
·Completion of an Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred preferably in Physical Education or related field, supplemented by 2-3 years of coaching and/or professional playing experience.
·Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular sport.
·Coaching Certification preferred.
·First Aid Certification and current CPR/AED certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross preferred.
·Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills required.
·Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.
·Must be familiar with NJCAA rules and regulations.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Salary: up to a $1,940 stipend per season
.Offered salary will be determined based on sport and applicant's years of experience.Assistant Coaches are hired on a season-by-season basis. A reasonable effort is made to assure future coaching assignments to those coaches who have had a history of successful academic and athletic team performances at City Colleges of Chicago. All coaching assignments are conditioned on sufficient team membership. Once a season starts, the Assistant Coach is expected to complete the season.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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Freqently Asked Questions
Chicago's vibrant basketball culture creates a moderately competitive environment for assistant men's basketball coach roles, especially within institutions like City Colleges of Chicago. Candidates with coaching certifications and NJCAA knowledge often stand out due to the city's rich talent pool and active high school circuits.
This position uniquely blends athletic and academic mentorship, emphasizing student-athlete development on and off the court. City Colleges of Chicago prioritizes compliance with NJCAA standards and fosters a community-oriented coaching approach, distinguishing it from purely performance-focused assistant coaching jobs.
In Chicago, having CPR/AED certifications along with recognized coaching credentials is highly advantageous. Local institutions often prefer candidates familiar with NJCAA regulations and those who hold first aid certifications due to their emphasis on athlete safety and compliance.
Strong leadership, strategic game planning, and recruitment capabilities are essential. Additionally, adaptability to evolving team dynamics and a solid grasp of NJCAA rules empower assistant coaches to effectively support head coaches and foster athlete growth throughout the basketball season.
Progression often involves accumulating multi-season coaching experience, demonstrating successful team leadership, and networking within the collegiate basketball community. Pursuing advanced certifications and consistently supporting athlete academic and athletic excellence can accelerate this career path.
Daily tasks include organizing practice sessions, monitoring athlete conditioning, scouting regional talent, and collaborating with academic advisors to ensure players meet eligibility standards. Effective communication and leadership during travel and games are also integral to the role.
The institution emphasizes collaboration with academic advisors to monitor student-athlete progress, ensuring eligibility and holistic development. Assistant coaches actively counsel athletes on balancing sports commitments with academic responsibilities, reinforcing the college’s graduation-focused athletic culture.
The stipend for this seasonal assistant coaching position can reach up to $1,940 per season, with exact compensation depending on the sport and coaching experience. This reflects typical community college assistant coach pay scales within urban areas like Chicago.
Coaching assignments are season-based and contingent on team membership and past performance. While there’s an effort to retain successful coaches, continuing beyond a season depends on athletic results, academic compliance, and available positions within the college's programs.
Coaches here must navigate NJCAA compliance alongside supporting diverse student-athlete populations in an urban setting. Balancing athletic competitiveness with academic achievement and community engagement presents distinct challenges requiring versatile coaching and mentoring skills.
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