Basketball Graduate Assistant

Position Title: Basketball Graduate Assistant Job Description: HINDS   COMMUNITY   COLLEGE   Job   Descriptions   JOB TITLE:  Basketball Graduate Assistant   REPORTS TO:  Men's & Women's Basketball Coach   DEPARTMENT:   Athletics   EXEMPT:   No   VICE   PRESIDENT:   President   GENERAL   STATEMENT   OF   THE   FUNCTION   All   Hinds   Community   College   employees   must commit   to   the   Caring   Campus   approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral   objectives : listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.   The Graduate Assistant for Football will support the Head Football Coach in building, recruiting, and   maintaining   a competitive football program on the Raymond Campus. This role aligns with the goals of Hinds Community College and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook.   QUALIFICATIONS   REQUIREMENTS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty   satisfactorily.   The   requirements   listed   below   are   representative   of   the   knowledge, skill, and/or ability   required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability   required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    Education:   Bachelor’s   required   Experience:   1 - 2   years of competitive college coaching experience.     Certificate/License:   Familiar with MACCC and NJCAA governing rules   EDUCATION   AND/OR   EXPERIENCE   Bachelor’s   degree   required . Admission into   master’s   degree program. Experience as   former   student-athlete and/or interest in college athletics. 1-2 years of coaching experience preferred.   ESSENTIAL   DUTIES   AND   RESPONSIBILITIES ,   include   the   following.    Other duties may be assigned.   Maintain   knowledge   of   diversity-related   issues,   legislation,   and   best   practices.   Recruits, trains, and provides guidance to members of the basketball team in a manner which promotes the academic,   athletic   and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the Hinds Community College Athletic Department.   Represent Hinds Community College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.   Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the college, as well as the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MACCC.   Assist   with specific aspects of the  basket ball   program; provides opportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reach their full potential.   Assist   with the organization and administration of the  basket ball   program, including the following: recruit planning, practice and game planning, film coordination, meal planning, travel planning.   Assist   the head coach and assistant coaches with recruiting plans and   recruiting of   potential   student-athletes .   Assist   the head coach and assistant coaches in the scouting of opponents and in preparation of game and practice plans.   Assist   in monitoring academic activities for each of the programs. This includes grade checks, study hall monitoring, and helping advisors.   Perform other   appropriate duties   as assigned that relate to the success of the program.   SUPERVISORY   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Hinds  Basketball   Student-Athletes   PHYSICAL   DEMANDS   The   physical   demands   described   here   are   representative   of   those   that   must   be   met   by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While   performing   the   duties   of   this   job,   the   employee   is   regularly   required   to   use   hand   to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee   frequently   is required to   stand, walk, sit,   taste   and smell. The employee is   frequently   required to sit.   The   employee   is   occasionally   required   to   stand;   walk;   and   stoop,   kneel,   crouch,   or   crawl.   The   employee   must   occasionally   lift   and/or   move   up   to   50   pounds.   Specific   vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.   WORK   ENVIRONMENT   The   work   environment   characteristics   described   here   are   representative   of   those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   The   noise   level   in   the   work   environment   is   usually   moderate,   and   the   employee   is occasionally required to   perform job   responsibilities   outdoors and off site.   We   promote   a   culture   of   inclusion   for   all   employees   that   respects   individual   strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .   Mission   Hinds   Community   College   is   committed   to   moving   people   and   communities   forward   by helping develop their purpose,   passion   and profession.   Vision   Hinds   Community   College   will   be   a   catalyst   to   create   a   competitive   economy   and   a compelling culture for Mississippi.   Values   Hinds   Community   College   aspires   to   the   following   IDEALS:   Integrity   Diversity   Excellence   Accountability   Leadership   Stewardship   In c