Description Summary Johnston Community College (JCC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to support the development of its NJCAA Division III Region 10 men's basketball program. This position emphasizes player development, recruiting, and program support within a competitive and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will assist in all facets of program operations, including skill instruction, talent evaluation, scouting, and recruiting efforts. This role requires strong communication skills, basketball knowledge, and a commitment to developing student athletes both on and off the court. Knowledge & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Player Development & Coaching:

Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and skill development sessions. Provide on-court instruction focused on fundamentals, position-specific skills, and team concepts. Support strength and conditioning initiatives in coordination with staff. Evaluate current student-athletes and contribute to individual development plans.

Recruiting & Talent Identification:

Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes within a regional recruiting footprint. Build and maintain relationships with high school, AAU, prep coaches, families, and advisors. Assist with recruiting communications, outreach, and prospect tracking. Support organization of visits andrecruiting-related events. Maintain accurate recruiting notes and databases.

Game Preparation & Support:

Assist in scouting reports, opponent analysis, and game planning. Contribute to film breakdown and performance evaluation. Support bench coaching responsibilities during practices and games. Attend all home games and assigned away contests.

Transportation & Travel Requirement:

If the Operations Coordinator, Operations Assistant, Athletic Director, or designated approved driver is unavailable, developmental coaching staff may be required to provide transportation support utilizing approved college vehicles after completing reservation procedures and receiving institutional approval. Program Support & Administration Ensure compliance with NJCAA Division III and Region 10 rules and regulations. Assist in Monitoring academic progress and supporting retention efforts. Participate in program events including open houses, meetings, and orientation sessions. Represent the program professionally on campus and in the community. Relationship Building & Program Growth Develop and maintain strong relationships with coaches, programs, and community partners. Promote program culture, values, and standards through consistent engagement. Contribute to the long-term growth and competitiveness of the program. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications 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 Minimum:

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Sports Management, Education, or related fields.

Experience Minimum:

1-3 years of coaching, player development, or recruiting experience preferred, ideally within NJCAA, high school varsity, AAU, or collegiate basketball. Additional Information Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. PhysicalDemands 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 essentialfunctions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. W or k E n vi r o nm ent The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually quiet.