Job Description

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Cranford

General Description:

As Assistant Coach, you are responsible for reporting to the Director of Athletics and working in conjunction with the head coach.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruiting and maintaining the appropriate number of student athletes.

• Fostering an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate in a timely fashion.

• Maintaining a competitive won/loss record of at least .500 in your division and qualifying the team for the Region XIX Tournament.

• Developing and maintaining the skill, discipline and integrity of team during games and practice through effective coaching.

• Statistical reporting and public relations including, but not limited to updating administration with every score and game highlight after each game, and keeping NJCAA Coaches' Website pages up to date.

• You are charged with the knowledge of and shall adhere to the athletic polices and protocol of UCNJ and the eligibility requirements and rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association ( NJCAA ).

• Attending the Athletic Orientation and Coaches Council meetings.

• Conducting yourself and the Team in such a manner as to reflect a positive image for the team and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ ( UCNJ ), both on and off the playing arena. You are charged with ensuring that both you and the members of the team conduct yourselves with a high degree of moral integrity as representatives of UCNJ at all public appearances whether on or off campus.

• Driving the team to and from road games in a safe manner.  Ensuring coaches are able to serve as backups, following school van policy.

• The Assistant Coach may be responsible for notifying appropriate contacts if lost or late for a game, reporting of scores to the Director of Athletics, submitting timely expense reports.   

• Established and maintain an active e-mail address.

• Follow medical guidelines for injured athletes per ATC /Team physician.

• Assistant Coach must be present at all games and practices.

• Assistant Coach must read, acknowledge, sign, and follow the NJCAA Coaching Principles, Coaching Creed, and the NJCAA Coaching Excellence Contract.

• Must encourage athletes to attend select athletic events in support of other teams.

• Performing such other functions in connection with your position as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree required. 

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in coaching preferred at the college level.

• Playing experience required.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Three (3) years' experience in coaching preferred at the college level.

• Playing experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and physical activity outside on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes.

• Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching, and batting.

• Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in conditions including loud and constant noise.  There is exposure to natural atmospheric conditions such as sun, rain, wind and dust, etc.

• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag approximately 50 pounds.

• Travel is required.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.

About Union College of Union County, NJ

Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

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