Full-time, professional position with Three Rivers College, an NJCAA Division I institution in Region XVI.  This position will assist the head coach to direct a competitive program in accordance with the College and NJCAA rules and procedures.  The assistant coach will also assist with all aspects of the men's basketball program to include but not limited to:

• Support and perform duties as assigned by the Head Coach

• On-court instruction during practices and games; instruction of student-athletes on all related principles and rules for team concepts and player development

• Provide instruction to athletes regarding physical health and safety

• Successfully research, scout, evaluate, and contact prospective student athletes

• Maintain recruitment related correspondence

• Game day planning and management

• Reinforce academic success as a priority of student athletes and work with student services to complete attendance and grade checks.  Supervise the study hall

• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of practice and game plans

• Maintain the Letters of Intent system through NJCAA

• Oversee the negotiation of scholarship offers to prospective student athletes, ensuring any commitments fit within the total number of available/funded scholarships

• Assist with player supervision during trips to and from games and discipline as appropriate

• Active involvement in community service activities

• Assist with the marketing and promotion of the Three Rivers College Athletics programs

• Maintain player eligibility records and team statistics

• Inform new student athletes of requirements for academic transfer and professional/technical programs and/or degrees

• Assist student athletes in clarification of education, career, and life goals

• Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment

Be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, and NJCAA and conference policies, rules, and regulations.

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.  Valid driver’s license is required.  Minimum of two years of experience competing at a college level or comparable experience required.  Coaching and/or professional playing experience preferred.  Evenings, weekends, and travel required.

A complete applicant file will include a Three Rivers College employment application (available at trcc.edu/employment-opportunities/job-listings/), in which qualified candidates should upload a current resume, cover letter, and copy of transcript(s).  Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until appointment is made.  Incomplete files will not be acknowledged or reviewed.  We do background checks; E-Verify participant.

Three Rivers College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion, and contracted service.  The College further commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin.