Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for leading the men’s basketball program as an intercollegiate sport at Missouri Western State University. The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of operating an NCAA Division II Men’s basketball program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervision of assistant coaches, administrative staff, and or student work/interns with responsibilities for the overall operation of the program
• Coordinate all coaching assignments for the entire basketball coaching staff including film breakdown, on court responsibilities and all administrative responsibilities with regards to team and recruiting travel.
• Supervision of all student-athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
• Responsible for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet MWSU’s admission standards and enrollment goals
• In cooperation with the Assistant AD for Compliance uphold all MWSU academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility.
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations regarding the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members.
• Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student-athletes.
• Recommend to the Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget.
• Provide signature review of all expenditures within the basketball operating budget, for submission to the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of at least four years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level with demonstrated ability to organize and develop a comprehensive recruiting plan.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public.
• Valid driver’s license.