Job Overview

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Men’s Basketball Coach must provide strategic leadership for Men’s Basketball program while supporting the wider mission and goals of the University. The Coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching the team including recruiting, fitness training, practice, competition, and travel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop a program that will be highly competitive annually within the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and the American Southwest Conference.
• Ambitiously and successfully recruit and retain academically and athletically motivated student-athletes who will have a positive impact on the program and campus.
• Monitor and promote a highly successful academic atmosphere for student-athletes.
• Develop a culture of excellence where successful student-athletes will thrive and be engaged in the growth of the team and themselves.
• Plan and conduct team practices and workouts for traditional and non-traditional seasons.
• Prepare (conference and non-conference) schedules for submission to Director of Athletics annually.
• Know and abide by the rules and policies of Schreiner University, SCAC, ASC and NCAA.
• Work with athletics administration to manage all aspects of home contests, including coordination of facilities and officials.
• Make travel arrangements for road games and trips.
• Promote an atmosphere of academic excellence for student-athletes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in scheduling games, practice and travel.
• Proficiency in preparation and management of budgets.
• Ability to relate to young women.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as University team member.
• Ability to travel overnight with soccer team.
• Ability to become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED (automatic external defibrillator) Updated annually.
• Knows and abides by policies of Schreiner University, SCAC and NCAA.
• Valid Coaching license throughout employment.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance, and good driving record. Obtaining a CDL Driver’s License if possible is expected.

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