Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This position assists the head coach with the women's basketball team in all aspects of the program.

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Identifies and recruits potential student athletes
• Assists the head coach with practice plans and game strategies for upcoming opponents
• Performs on-court instruction and player development
• Conducts and supervises individual trainings for student athletes and off-season conditioning
• Monitors progress of student athletes and implements strategies to ensure academic and athletic success with an emphasis on sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and academic success
• Performs administrative duties, including camp coordination, traveling, and executing tasks
• Performs assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the college
• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one (1) to two (2) years
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

$16.64 per hour

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics at the NJCAA level
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations or ability to learn and retain quickly
• Knowledge of Title IX regulations
• Knowledge of FERPA guidelines
• Knowledge of psychology, sociology, and leadership theories
• Knowledge and experience with fund raising methods
• Knowledge and the ability to apply technology to athletic program management
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fitness equipment
• Knowledge of tennis court, basketball gym, and athletic area maintenance
• Knowledge of college budgetary and purchasing policies
• Knowledge of sports and intramural activities

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.