Job Overview

The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational, athletic, and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the University’s Basketball program based on integrity with all NAIA regulations.
• Responsible for game day personnel, visiting teams’ arrival, coordinating locker room usage, pre-event coordination, post-event clean-up, athletic facilities usage.
• Assist with guiding the Eagle Athletics Branding efforts.
• Identifies new and creative means to attract fans to various events.
• Assists with format for home events for PA announcers, sponsors announcements, upcoming activities and activities sponsored by organizations during games and matches.
• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the University’s Athletic Program.
• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules, practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
• Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes’ injuries and in administering the institution’s athletic drug testing policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience at the NAIA, JC or NCAA level.
• Knowledge of Hudl and or Synergy software.
• Knowledge of NAIA, NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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