Basketball Coach

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

Head Coach - Basketball

Position Number

8101042

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

Head Coach - Basketball

Position Number

8101042

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Head Coach is expected to exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position consistent with the mission and integrity of the institution, conference, and NCAA. The responsibilities of the Head Basketball Coach will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Organizing, planning, coordinating, conducting and supervising all aspects of a Division I Basketball Team and daily management of all phases of the Program that includes practice, game preparation and strategy; recruitment of student-athletes; Assistant Coach supervision; preparation and oversight of budget; promotional outreach and fundraising activities.
• Working closely with Academic Support and Student Development Units, responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of the Basketball program in the areas of Academics, Athletics and Student Athlete Conduct, and the recruitment, growth and development of Student Athletes.
• Promoting all aspects of the Basketball Program, the Athletics Department, and Loyola University of Chicago through marketing and public relations activities.
• Adherence to NCAA, Loyola University Chicago, and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations and responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance as evidenced by actions of Staff members in the Program.
• Overseeing and coordinating applicable Camps and Clinics.
• Participating in community outreach and fund raising activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and at least five years of related Coaching experience in a Division I School.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• The successful Candidate will have effective Leadership, Communication, Organizational, Interpersonal, Public Relations and Fundraising skills, and the ability to be aligned with the Mission & Identify of a Jesuit Institution.
• Demonstrated experience with the role of Intercollegiate Athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong teaching and coaching skills with proven ability to lead and manage Staff; motivate Student-Athletes to maximize Athletics performance and developing them scholastically, and individually consistent with the Higher Education values of the University.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are required, with the proven ability to communicate constructively with student-athletes and demonstrated commitment to Student-Athlete welfare.
• Ability to build and maintain interpersonal positive relationships with Student-Athletes, Staff, and Alumni.
• Efficient in budgetary matters; experience in managing and participating in fundraising activities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with NCAA and conference rules and regulations; commitment to the mission of Jesuit Higher Education.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

• Familiar with compliance software (i.e. Arms/Jumprforward), video/scouting analytics, Microsoft office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

04/10/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$340,000.00/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$250,000.00/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed<....

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in related field and at least five years of related Coaching experience in a Division I School?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you possess a Master's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Why do you want to work at Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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