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LANE COLLEGE

Assistant Men Basketball Coach

Jackson, TN · On-site

$30K - $45K/yr

Salary Exempt Lane College, NCAA Division II, located in Jackson, Tennessee invites applicants for the position of Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head ...

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Basketball Specialist - Sports Performance Coach

Champion's QUEST

Los Alamitos, CA

$25K - $45K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

The position available is for a Basketball Performance Coach for our Sports Academy.
Current Open Position: Previous college basketball player with game knowledge and experience. 
Were you a collegiate basketball player? Have a degree in a science-based field like kinesiology and have a passion for coaching? We have an opportunity for you with great career growth potential! 

MISSION & PURPOSE: The goal of Champion’s Quest to transform young athletes into competitive sports leaders – physically, technically, and mentally. 
ROLE SUMMARY: Coach young athletes in their development toward peak performance and sports skills mastery using our proven science-based curriculum applied through your competitive athletic experience. Teach, train and mentor 7-18 years old athletes as they build their skill and attain their goals. 
 
We are currently looking for basketball coaches and trainers with a kinesiology/psych/science type (preferred) degree who were NCAA athletes.
Part Time Note: If an applicant is new to this unique field or already coaching part time, there are part-time assistant coach opportunities to build experience and work your way to a full-time position on our team of professionals.
 
Mandatory Requirements (Do not apply if any of these requirements don't apply to you):
- Outgoing/Extroverted personality to mentor and motivate eager young athletes as well as educate their parents. 
-Degree in kinesiology, human performance, exercise physiology, coaching, psychology or similar science is recommended.
-NCAA Basketball Athlete while attending college is a MUST.
-Obtainment of NSCA-CSCS Certification, NASM-PES or USA-W (Or within 90 days of hire) is a must.
-Strong Desire to build a coaching career in the local sports community.
Visit our website and reply back with your resume if you are interested. http://championsquest.com
Note: If you are not interested in this position, but you know someone who is qualified & meets our requirements, please forward this on to them. Thank you!
Experience Champion’s QUEST!
The Champion's QUEST Varsity and College Prep Sports Academy is the largest independent private school for athletic development in the country dedicated exclusively to student-athletes. We combine 1) the power of functional athletic functional training, 2) elite sports skills mastery, 3) the instruction in sports strategy and tactics, 4) development of mental toughness to maximize athletic peak performance, and 5) college recruiting guidance. 
The Making of A Champion!
Part-time Compensation: $25,000 - $45,000 per year
Full-time Compensation: $45,000 - $75,000+ per year
Benefits:
  • Generous compensation 
  • 401(k) matching
  • Structured career path for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training & development
  • Health insurance stipend
  • Provided uniforms
 
WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Founded in 1999, the Champion’s QUEST Varsity and College Prep Sports Academy is the ONLY independent year-round private academy for athletic development in the country dedicated exclusively to kids 7-18 that are student athletes competing in any sport. We take a holistic approach by focusing on mental, physical and technical development.Â