The Head Coach is responsible for all duties associated with coaching the team. Head coaches are an integral component of Snead State Community College Athletics and as such are responsible for assuring SSCC Athletics are of the highest caliber. Duties include recruitment and selection of athletes, complying with all NJCAA, ACCC, and ACCS policies and guidelines, raising external funding to support team operations, monitoring academic achievement for team, supervising training and/or conditioning for team. In addition, coaches are expected to work together as a team to benefit the overall athletics program and have other duties as assigned by athletic director. Head Basketball coach duties should require about 40% of position effort.

• Assume personal responsibility for instruction in all classes assigned.
• Assist in departmental projects, such as the preparation/selection of departmental course syllabi, collection and analysis of learning outcomes data, selection of textbooks/materials, etc.
• Master software and technology as needed in order to enhance instruction; develop, and deliver web-based instruction in accordance with standards set by the College.
• Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education.
• Recruit and mentor quality student-athletes with an ultimate goal of graduating a significant percentage of recruited athletics within two years.
• Oversee all operations of the team or teams including management of budget and facilities as assigned.
• Achieve specific fund-raising goals as established by the Athletic Director and President annually.
• Complete NJCAA required compliance functions as required by Athletic Director.
• Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors. Be an Ambassador for the College. Support the college’s initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the ACCS Chancellor’s Office, and the College.
• Participate in College functions (Award and Honor events, Alumni Homecoming, Commencement, Parson Days, etc.)
• Assume other work related responsibilities as assigned by the appropriately assigned College administrator.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective reading comprehension skills
• Exhibit emotional control and stability
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to manage stress
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to project a positive public image

A complete application packet consists of:

1. A completed SSCC employment application

2. Current resume

3. Transcripts verifying required degree/certification (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts from all colleges must be on file prior to employment). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.

If you have problems completing your application or need assistance, please contact Human Resources Department at Snead State email HR@Snead.edu (Amy Simmons 256-571-0607 or Amanda Gunnels 256-840-4113). Please Note: all application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have scanned copies of your resume, transcripts, and any other documents ready when you begin the on-line application process. Application materials may not be faxed or emailed. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Our Community College is also an Equal Opportunity Educator. It is the policy of this College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity. Snead State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Snead State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.