Head Men’s Basketball Coach

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach will have overall responsibility to develop and operate a competitive intercollegiate program by recruiting, retaining, teaching and mentoring quality student-athletes in the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the men’s basketball program.
• Oversee the men’s basketball budget.
• Develop and implement modern and effective basketball techniques and strategies through practice and competition.
• Arrange transportation and practices schedules in context of department guidelines, working with appropriate departmental and institutional personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local media, high school coaches, the Decatur community, and the extended Millikin University community to promote the men’s basketball program in a positive manner.
• Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies.
• Develop a competitive season schedule of non-conference games within the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Attend all departmental, conference and other professional meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of college coaching or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality men’s basketball student-athletes.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete.