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Description
The Head Coach's responsibilities range from the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, communication and administering of his/her program to achieve University and Department objectives to teaching duties within the Department of Kinesiology. Goals and objectives are to be developed prior to the beginning of each season with the Athletic Director.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Five (5) years' experience coaching competitive basketball at the college level - one (1) year at an assistant position or above.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational experience as a collegiate basketball coach.
- Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart sport-specific knowledge.
- The demonstrated ability to identify and recruit student-athletes.
- This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.
- The demonstrated ability to manage a budget.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all rules and guidelines of the NCAA, WIAC and University.
- Plan and direct the development of student-athletes in relation to general and specific skills necessary for successful competition.
- Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken by all personnel involved with the program. Adhere to all athletic training measures for the safety and welfare of students and staff.
- Work with Athletic Department Business Manager in monitoring your operating budget and any other accounts for the program which includes: transportation, meals, lodging, officials, equipment, and supplies.
- Instruct assistant and student coaches in the principles and rules of the sport, WIAC, NCAA, and University policies.
- Schedule, prepare, and supervise all team travel, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
- Assist in search and screen process for assistant coaches.