Wheelchair Basketball Head Coach for Adapted Athletics

Primary Functions

• →Maintains the health and well-being of student-athletes
• →Develops and implements annual and seasonal training plans for athletes
• →Designs and supervises individual and team-based wheelchair basketball practices
• →Coaches wheelchair basketball skills including chair mobility, shooting, passing, defense, and game strategy
• →Attends and coaches at all practices, competitions, and tournaments
• →Updates and maintains team calendar including practices, competitions, and events
• →Conducts regular athlete check-ins, including performance and well-being
• →Tracks athlete development and maintains performance records throughout each semester
• →Establishes team goals and contributes to program assessment
• →Leads team meetings and fosters team culture
• →Provides mentorship and leadership development for athletes
• →Ensures compliance with Associated Students/SDSU and Aztec Recreation policies
• →Conducts film review and performance analysis sessions
• →Manages and maintains team equipment, including sport wheelchairs and basketball-specific gear
• →Conducts equipment inventory checks regularly
• →Assists with team travel logistics, including itineraries and reimbursements
• →Assists with athlete recruitment and onboarding processes
• →Supports athlete applications for grants (e.g., CAF) and scholarship opportunities
• →Assists with marketing initiatives and monitors team-related social media
• →Organizes and supports wheelchair basketball-related events, including:
  • →Camps
  • →Clinics
  • →Tournaments
  • →Community outreach events
• →Performs other duties as assigned

Customer Service and Collaboration

• →Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments
• →Represents the team and Associated Students/SDSU in a professional manner at all times
• →Maintains positive and effective working relationships with all athletes and staff

Safety

• →Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• →Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
• →Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/ or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• →Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Business, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, or a related field preferred

Inside the Organization:

• Reports to Director of Adapted Athletics
• Further interactions may include other full-time staff within Aztec Recreation
• Interfaces with part-time Aztec Recreation staff, Adapted Athletics coaches, interns, and Athletic Training staff

Outside the Organization:

• Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
• Related University Personnel
• Professional Organizations

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Starting range $20-$30/hour

A Background Check (including a criminal records check) and Live Scan must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.

MVR and DMV record review is required for positions that drive university vehicles and/or passengers for program related trips.

• 1-2 years coaching wheelchair basketball, preferably at the collegiate or competitive level
• Previous experience working with adaptive athletes preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Aztec Recreation programs, facilities, and policies

License & Certification:

• NWBA Level I Coach Certification required
• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required
• Valid California Drivers' License and proof of automobile insurance are required if driving program vehicles or individuals
• SafeSport or equivalent nationally recognized certification required within 30 days of employment

Trainings:

• Must complete Gender Awareness, Computer Security, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Sexual Harassment Prevention training within 30 days of hire
• Must complete the California Defensive Driving Course if driving program vehicles or individuals

• Understanding of National Wheelchair Basketball Association rules and classification
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and ability to recruit, train, and evaluate collegiate student athletes
• Have a strong coaching background with an emphasis on skill development and leadership
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with student athletes, team officers, coaches, administrators and alumni
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work individually and with a team
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, problem solve and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suite applications, Aztec Recreation website
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy is expected
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present program materials in front of an audience

This is a part-time position. Flexibility and willingness to work up to 25 hours per week including evenings and weekends; employee schedules vary according to team needs throughout the academic year.