Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

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Job Description:

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

POSITION SUMMARY: As the Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, this position include assisting the head coach with the organization and implementation of practice plans and on-court instruction, developing game-day strategies and tactical planning, assessing and recruiting prospective student-athletes, and creating scouting reports. Additional responsibilities include supporting player communication and feedback, overseeing team equipment, assisting with the management of social media accounts, and coordinating camp and clinic operations. The assistant is also expected to conduct film breakdown and scouting while ensuring compliance with college, SCIAC, and NCAA Division III rules and procedures. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT DUTIES:

• Serve as home contest manager
• Work alongside the Asst AD for Operations and Events
• Opportunities to work alongside athletics communications
• Assist with club sports
• Assist with oversight of the Athletic Performance Center
• Assist with the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness
• Serve on department committees

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; previous playing or coaching experience is required.

REQUIRED HOURS AND POSITION DETAILS:  Must be available for extensive weekend and evening hours during the season. Travel will be required.

POSITION DETAILS: This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary position that is not eligible for benefits. Hours will vary throughout the year and are within a range of 15-35 hours expected during the competitive seasons. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

HOURLY RATE: The hourly rate for this role is $16.50 The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position.  The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.