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The assistant basketball coach is responsible for assisting in operations of the basketball program within the policies and procedures of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XIV and Kilgore College. The assistant coach will work closely with the head coach, administrative offices and various departments on campus. Professionalism and good rapport among students, staff and faculty must be established, maintained and promoted.

Responsibilities:

• Creating practice planning and regime for pitchers and catchers in-season and off-season

• Practice and maintain discipline and structure of program among student athletes

• Ensure that a high level of competition is consistent at all levels throughout the program

• Develop and implement strategies to promote student athlete success

• Recruiting potential student athletes’ year round

• Monitoring academic standing and eligibility of student athletes

• Follow the college’s business policies and approved practices

• Upkeep of equipment inventory and organization

• Ability to perform work beyond standard 40-hour work week and meet the physical demands of practice expectations. Assisting in:

• Facility and field maintenance

• Team travel and game day preparations

• Social media content, scouting reports, and film/stats breakdown

• Fundraising

• Scheduling and assigning community service events

• Practice planning for offense and defense

• Other duties as assigned by head coach or Director of Athletics

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum collegiate playing experience at any level.

• Individuals must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must have working knowledge of various technology platforms and software such as: Google, Microsoft, Gamechanger, Hudl, etc.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Demonstrated success in recruiting, ability to establish professional relationships among students, staff and administration

  Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Salary for this part time position is $19,500 annually

• Housing is provided for this position within the KC dorms  

• Worker’s compensation 

• Participation in the retirement program through Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

  Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gp

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

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