Head Athletic Coach (20866)

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Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the head men's basketball coach for Intercollegiate Athletics. This position is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Vice President/Athletics Director and oversees and leads all aspects of FAMU's NCAA Division I Intercollegiate men's basketball program; This includes but is not limited to guiding, teaching, instructing, educating, and developing student-athletes to achieve their full potential; The head coach is also responsible for the recruitment of quality student-athletes, scheduling contests, sports budget management, viable fundraising, maintaining good relationships with the community, alums and boosters; Additionally, the head coach must have a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA, conference, University and the state of Florida rules and regulations; Oversee and lead all aspects of the men's basketball program, including recruiting, guiding, teaching, instructing, educating, and developing student-athletes to achieve their full potential; Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the conference, the NCAA, and the state of Florida; Oversees coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition while providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required; Oversees the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes; Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents to design game plans and strategies; Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary, and other matters, including consulting with the athletics academic staff, the athletics compliance staff, and other University administrators to resolve problems as needed; Support and collaborate with athletics administration and support areas, including but not limited to Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Athletics Communications, and the Equipment Room; Advises and counsels student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to eligibility, compliance, and all other department, institutional, conference and national policies; Be held accountable to NCAA APR standards; Represent the university and athletics department at professional meetings, alum events, community service functions, booster meetings and other events as necessary;

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the head men's basketball coach for Intercollegiate Athletics. This position is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Vice President/Athletics Director and oversees and leads all aspects of FAMU's NCAA Division I Intercollegiate men's basketball program; This includes but is not limited to guiding, teaching, instructing, educating, and developing student-athletes to achieve their full potential; The head coach is also responsible for the recruitment of quality student-athletes, scheduling contests, sports budget management, viable fundraising, maintaining good relationships with the community, alums and boosters; Additionally, the head coach must have a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA, conference, University and the state of Florida rules and regulations; Oversee and lead all aspects of the men's basketball program, including recruiting, guiding, teaching, instructing, educating, and developing student-athletes to achieve their full potential; Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the conference, the NCAA, and the state of Florida; Oversees coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition while providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required; Oversees the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes; Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents to design game plans and strategies; Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary, and other matters, including consulting with the athletics academic staff, the athletics compliance staff, and other University administrators to resolve problems as needed; Support and collaborate with athletics administration and support areas, including but not limited to Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Athletics Communications, and the Equipment Room; Advises and counsels student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to eligibility, compliance, and all other department, institutional, conference and national policies; Be held accountable to NCAA APR standards; Represent the university and athletics department at professional meetings, alum events, community service functions, booster meetings and other events as necessary;
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Perform job responsibilities in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX; Provide exemplary customer service to internal (i.e., students, athletics staff, campus personnel, etc.) and external (i.e., alums, boosters, sponsors, etc.); Perform other duties as assigned by the sports administrator and Vice President/Athletics Director; This position has day-to-day supervisory oversight provided by their designated sports administrator and reports administratively and functionally to the Vice President/Athletics Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and College or Professional men's basketball coaching experience.

Recommended Competencies

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA and Division rules and regulations;
Knowledge of coaching methods;
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
Ability to provide leadership and direction in programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions;
Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness and foster change and creativity;
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related university policies, procedures, principles, and practices; and,
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of coaching experience

NCAA Division I coaching experience

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess or be able to obtain a CPR certification.

Pay Plan

This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Access

Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, Veterans’, and individuals with disabilities. The university supports the Florida Board of Governor’s “Statement of Free Expression”; activities protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1 of the State Constitution. Expressive activities protected do not include defamatory or commercial speech.”