Head Men’s Basketball Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY

Edward Waters University is seeking a highly-motivated individual to serve as a Men’s Basketball Coach in a full-time capacity. Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to the student-athletes and develop a competitive program within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The coach will be responsible for recruiting student-athletes to participate at the Division II level, managing an operational budget, planning practices, and matches, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, and maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division II and SIAC guidelines and regulations. Travel and weekends will be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coach student-athletes, which includes training & evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques, and providing leadership and instruction; Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend EWU while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and SIAC rules, as well as departmental and university policies and procedures; Develop and implement all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season, and off-season conditioning; Process all necessary EWU documents and ensure administrative duties are carried out within deadlines; Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the EWU mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures; Coordinate and implement with the compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary; Maintain team discipline and moral standards at all times and on special assignments; Adhere to NCAA and SIAC sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies; Report all NCAA and SIAC Conference violations to the proper personnel; Monitor student-athlete’s academic progress through classroom checks, study hall, and progress reports; Support institutional compliance and academic programs, and maintain athletic and academic records; Instruct student-athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs; Maintain the coordination, development, and supervision of the basketball program, summer camps, and clinics; Engage in, coordinate, and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and athletic representatives; Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and civic affairs as requested by athletic administrators; Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required; Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community; Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program; Evening and weekend work is required; and Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Experience in higher education and career development; Five years of proven successful coaching experience in basketball; Excellent written and oral communication skills; and Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.