SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Head Coach position is responsible for running all aspects of a college sports team/program. Responsibilities include: recruitment, practice management, game management, academic monitoring and fundraising. Hagerstown Community College participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Oversee all aspects of athletic program development:
- Works within HCC’s and the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures to accomplish goals.
- Demonstrate values of a life-long learner and focuses on student success academically before team success.
- Recruit student athletes from HCC’s service area who are capable of benefiting from a community college education and collegiate athletic program.
- Assess the physical abilities, academic background, and personal character of the high school senior athletes in HCC’s service area.
- Initiate personal contact with the high school coaches and each athlete.
- In conjunction with the Coordinator of Athletic Advising and Eligibility, monitors academic progress for student athletes.
- Develop an understanding of student financial aid options and works with the Director of Athletics & ARCC to obtain updates that may impact player eligibility.
- Conduct well-organized practices and provide for the physical conditioning and skill training for each athlete.
- Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion such as physicals, rosters, fundraising requests, etc.
- In conjunction with the Director of Athletics & ARCC, select Assistant Coaches who reflect the College’s core values and conduct standards.
- Assist athletes in transferring to a four-year institution in cooperation with the Coordinator of Athletic Advising & Eligibility.
- Work with ARCC staff on the distribution and collection of equipment.
- Attend all coaches meetings within the college. Attend any meetings scheduled for the sport that relate to the MD JUCO or the NJCAA Region 20.
- Serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
- Use the dedicated service approach and maintain a high level of respect, tact, and courtesy in dealing with student athletes, other coaching staffs, officials, college staff members and members of the community.
- Be familiar with college policies as well as the employee and student, handbooks and the academic and college calendars.
- Possess good work habits, such as punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation, and enthusiasm.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A college degree is preferred, 3 years coaching experience at the high school, club/or college level. Preference is college experience.
- Demonstrates ability to raise funds for scholarships and travel.
- Demonstrates ability to recruit student athletes who will benefit from Hagerstown Community College’s strong academic programs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills: ability to handle both themselves and the student athletes in an appropriate manner which is in line with college expectations; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with administrative staff, deans, faculty, coaches, student athletes and the general public.
- All coaches will be required to be CPR/AED certified, Mental Health First Aid certified and take the NJCAA Handbook/Casebook exam at the beginning of each season.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure10.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=688576451&full_apply=&jobid=688576451.
Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.