Head Coach – Men’s Basketball

This full-time, year-round administrative professional position provides a head men’s basketball coach for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position provides overall organization and management of the NCAA Division II men’s basketball program while reporting directly to the Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.

Primary Duties:

• Coach student-athletes, including all men’s basketball team practices and scheduled games/competitions. Develop sound game plans and strategies. Condition and train athletes, including skill demonstration, to develop skill, character and teamwork in men’s basketball.
• Manage the entire men’s basketball program by planning and coordinating all activities. Ensure that all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress. Manage the program operating budget through procurement requests and travel reimbursements.
• Recruit highly-qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Monitor student-athlete academics, including student-athlete welfare; encourage academic excellence.
• Organize team camps; develop fund-raising opportunities, serve on committees that promote success of the program and Athletics, establish and maintain community contacts and enhance the success of the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year institution.
• Willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill position duties.
• Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position including lifting up to 50 lbs. and having the mobility needed to demonstrate skills and movement required in practices/contests.
• Previous coaching experience.
• Experience in a position or activity that required skills in cooperation, organization, communication, and problem solving.
• Experience in a diverse work environment.