Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. This Position will serve as the Head Coach of the men’s basketball program, providing outstanding leadership in support of our students. This is a full-time exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Essential Duties:

• Provide skill instruction and conditioning work consistent with a high-performing NCAA Division III varsity athletic program.
• Recruit and retain highly talented athletes who also have the academic acumen to thrive at SU.
• Financial management of the program including strict adherence to university budgets.
• Participation in fund raising activities to support program objectives.
• Compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, and bylaws.
• Be an outstanding mentor to our students by modeling professionalism and high moral standards.
• Support classroom excellent by utilizing all available university resources in support of students.
• Craft a competition schedule which allows for the demonstration of athletic excellence while remaining financially prudent.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proven experience in coaching and ability to demonstrate proper techniques unique to the sport.
• CPR and First Aid or a willingness to become certified within three months of hire.
• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.