FT Staff: Head Coach - Men's Basketball

Job Details

Description

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.

Essential Job Functions:

Job Details

Description

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coaches

Education and/or Experience

• 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

 ** Certificates, Licenses or Registrations**

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

Other Competencies

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.

Physical Demands
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.

Qualifications

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

7 years:

Coaching related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate basketball coach.

Preferred

3 years:

Supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education athletics.

Licenses & Certifications

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