Career Opportunities

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach of Men’s Basketball provides strategic leadership to all aspects of the men’s basketball program. They are responsible for coaching, recruiting, and developing student-athletes; designing and implementing training programs; managing team logistics and operations; ensuring compliance with NCAA/conference regulations; and representing the university in athletic competitions.

This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend work.

Responsible for the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games.

Develops and implements strategies to improve student-athletes’ skill development through practice and games.

Oversees the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 and NCAA regulations and policies.

Hires, trains, and supervises assistant coaches and staff.

Tracks academic monitoring for student-athletes with the assistance of the Office of Athletic Academic Advising through the completion of graduation.

Manages the annual operating budget and respective fund raising gift account.

Oversees team travel, equipment and supplies.

Fund raises to support the operating budget.

Schedules non-conference games.

Represents the University at internal and external marketing, public relations, and fund raising events as required.

Maintains strong relationships with internal constituencies, to include Student Life, Residential Life, and Dining Services.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of 5 years of successful coaching and recruiting experience with deep knowledge of NCAA rules.

Demonstrated commitment to adhering to all policies, rules, and regulations of Fordham University, the Atlantic 10, and the NCAA.

High level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Valid Driver’s License.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.