Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.Reports to the Athletic DirectorAll coaches are required to:· Represent MGCC and MGCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner· Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support (such as required study halls, following up on attendance and/or minor disciplinary issues)· Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Mountain Gateway Community College Student Handbook· Fundraise for the MGCC Educational Foundation, as appropriate, to be deposited in the Athletic Fund; with a minimum expectation of $2,500 per season· Meet with team for each practice session and home game and will travel with team to each away game· Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations administered by the NJCAA which are located at www.njcaa.org· Be compliant with any NJCAA policies, which are located at www.njcaa.org· Keep MGCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use (cars, buses, vans)· Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport· Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director as appropriate· Manage equipment inventory· Maintain athletic facilities as necessary· Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director· Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director· Comply with the laws and employment policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Virginia Community College Systemâ™s general conditions of employment, set forth in the VCCS Policy Manual: http://www.vccs.edu/WhoWeAre/PolicyManual/tabid/103/Default.aspx.· Other duties as assigned
Education and Training: The incumbent shall hold a combination of a Associate's degree in a relevant sport discipline and/or demonstrable experience as a basketball coach at the high school or collegiate level.Prior Related Experience: Demonstrable experience coaching at the Professional/College/Club/High School level.Equipment Skills: Must possess valid driverâ™s licenseOther Qualifications: The person holding this position must be a person of high moral character, is expected to be friendly, approachable, team-oriented, committed to studentsâ™ academic success, and willing to work on a limited budget. The person must posses effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage in the community and with prospects, show a high level of sportsmanship, teamwork, positive attitude, and having respect for players, coaches, officials and MGCC Community.
Virginia's Community College's educate 240,000 credit students annually and over 170,000 non-credit students at 23 Community Colleges with over 40 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality. These programs are financially and geographically accessible to meet the individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
