Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach - Mens Basketball

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Lemoore College, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

6400020

Department

Athletics-Lemoore

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

Lemoore College

Athletics Department

Assistant Coach - Mens Basketball

Temporary Employment

$1,000 - $10,000/Semester

(Compensation is determined in alignment with the Adult Salary Schedule and is based on the responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach, with final approval from the Director of Athletics.)

Position Duties

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach, assists the Head Coach with assigned intercollegiate sport.

Assistant Coach I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and instruct students on the theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• Coach is only responsible for coaching at practice and during games.
• Assist and support the Academic Success Program.
• Assist with recruiting.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Assistant Coach II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and instruct students on theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• Remain current in theory, coaching, and the subject matter and technique of effective instruction through participation in professional development.
• Coach is only responsible for coaching at practice and during games.
• Assist and support the Academic Success Program.
• Assist with recruiting.
• Assist with conditioning and weight training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Assistant Coach III

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the assigned intercollegiate sport and physical education courses.
• Advise and instruct students on theory and practice of the assigned sport.
• Assist in building strong relations with the community and the athletic department.
• Assist student athletes in completing required academics and transferring to a four-year institution.
• Remain current in theory, coaching, and the subject matter and technique of effective instruction through participation in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Qualification

Assistant Coach I Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions.

Abilities

Requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, move objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or the equivalent and three years of coaching experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid drivers license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

Assistant Coach II Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

Requires knowledge of modern instructional practices, procedures, and equipment. Requires knowledge of coaching techniques and theory. Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions.

Abilities

Requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, move objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

An associate degree preferred or the equivalent, and three years of coaching experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid drivers license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

Assistant Coach III Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

Requires knowledge of modern instructional practices, procedures, and equipment. Requires knowledge of coaching techniques and theory. Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions. The position requires knowledge of basic filing and record retention requirements and procedures. Requires the ability to use a computer and common office software. Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare routine correspondence and internal memoranda.

Abilities

Requires the ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations. Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the classroom. Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development through memberships in regional, state, and national organizations or other activities appropriate to the discipline or assignment.

Physical Abilities

Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, move objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree and two (2) years of experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Require a valid drivers license. Requires CPR and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes.

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Online District Application
• Resume
• Transcripts

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidates responsibility to make sure the application packet is complete.

Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.

Tuberculosis Test: A valid TB test administered within the past year is required.

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or covered veterans status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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Employer West Hills Community College District

Address 275 Phelps Ave

Coalinga, California, 93210

Phone (559) 934-2155

(559) 934-2155

Website http://www.westhillscollege.com