Role:  Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes following the College’s mission and student-athlete recruitment procedures, and planning and directing the applicable sports program/athletic team. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success by ensuring students are meeting the College’s academic progress expectations and assists head coach in providing and enforcing appropriate interventions when there are signs of deficiency. 

• Maintains positive relationships with New Jersey high school coaches to assist the athletic coach in recruiting prospective student-athletes. 

• Collaborates with other coaches to plan and direct the athletic team, assigning positions, preparing players for athletic competition, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance, and determining game strategy. 

• Models and encourages leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship. 

• Assists in verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition. 

• In the absence of the head coach, serves as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues. 

• Assists the head coach in supporting marketing and public relations efforts by providing game/athletic contest results in a timely manner, sharing student-athlete success stories, and promoting athletics in the community using forums such as social media. 

• Assists in overseeing the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies. 

• Participates in regular coaching meetings and professional development as designated by the athletic director 

• Performs other duties as assigned.