Head Coach - Men's Basketball

Job Summary

Reporting to the Athletics Director, The Men's Head Basketball Coach is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Basketball program. This includes day-to-day administrative and program management leadership; recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA Division II Basketball program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National championship.

The Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules and regulations and with University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Head Coach will actively participate in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned. The nature and diversity of the job require special abilities, dedication and commitment to the Basketball Program. The position is accountable for ensuring effective personal management of subordinate personnel, interpersonal relationships, projects, materials, budgetary costs, and continuous quality improvement.

• Ensures the effective instruction of student-athletes in the sport of Basketball. Serves as an effective coach in the development of successful strategies for Basketball competition and the reinforcement of student-athletes’ character development, personal motivation, and leadership.
• Ensures effective recruitment of student-athletes for the Basketball Program.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in fundraising in both Basketball and with major fundraisers in the Athletic Department, in consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Implements effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community-service involvement.
• Selects and retains qualified subordinate personnel to ensure the provision of a quality-efficient Soccer Program through ongoing support, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, and performance review.
• Effectively prepares, and manages the teams’ budgets and follows the policies set forth by the Office of Finance and Administration.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Note:
  
  This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.

Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coaches

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline required;
  Master’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Seven or more years of related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate basketball coach.
• Three years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of basketball coaching strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge in teaching basketball skills and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II).
• NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basketball Rules & Regulations
• Computer skill proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software

Must maintain current recruiting certifications as required by NCAA
Must maintain current CPR & First Aid Certification

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances;

attention to detail; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem‑solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time, work long hours including evenings and weekends, be physically active, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the ability to demonstrate specific skills.

• Required:
  
  Bachelors
• Preferred:
  Masters

• Required:
  
  7 years of coaching related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate basketball coach.
• Preferred:
  Supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education athletics.

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