Head Coach – Men’s Basketball

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Part-Time Head Coach – Men’s Basketball
Athletics
Athletic Director
Assistant Coach(s)
Part-Time
Exempt, Contract
March 12, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:
SUPERVISES:
STATUS :
CLASSIFICATION:
DATE REVIEWED:
SALARY:

Part-Time Head Coach – Men’s Basketball
Athletics
Athletic Director
Assistant Coach(s)
Part-Time
Exempt, Contract
March 12, 2026
$15,000 -$20,000 annually

ABOUT VILLA MARIA COLLEGE:
Villa Maria is a private higher education institution offering a wide variety of academic programs.
Villa is located in Cheektowaga, New York, bordering the City of Buffalo; a metropolitan area
known for its affordability, its four seasons, and for being the “City of Good Neighbors”.

MISSION STATEMENT:
Villa Maria College is a Catholic, Franciscan college, founded by the Felician Sisters, that uses
innovative strategies to educate and empower a diverse student body to positively impact their
communities.

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Statement:
At Villa Maria College, we value diversity and respect for human dignity as foundations for our
collective growth. We develop effective reciprocal relationships based on compassion, trust, and
authenticity. To fulfill this purpose, we welcome all students and employees who contribute to
the richness of our diversity. We work every day to ensure that all who join our inclusive
community have what they need to realize their full potential.

OUR CORE VALUES:
“Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in need.”

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Coach position manages all aspects of the men’s basketball program as overseen by the
Director of Athletics. The Head Coach works independently but is also responsible for communicating
with athletic staff to manage all practice and game preparation and logistics, hiring of assistant coaching
staff, season administration, athletic training, travel and recruitment of new players for the program.
Recruitment of players is a key aspect of this position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate must demonstrate a strong professional work ethic and unwavering commitment to the
academic success of students and mission of the college. Must be goal oriented, able to motivate teams
and collaboration among student team members.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of coaching experience is encouraged, with preference given to collegiate level

experience.

• Must be able to recruit student-athletes to meet enrollment goals.
• Candidates should have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to recruit quality

student-athletes.

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends throughout the season and off-season.
• Must have a current/valid NYS driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General office environment requires employee to be flexible throughout the day to include

hours standing, sitting, and walking (including up and down stairs), lifting and moving up to 25-
pound boxes. Typical duties include sitting at a desk, manual dexterity using hands and fingers
to use computers and various office equipment. Professional communication is required for
frequent contact with others (in person or over phone/email), dealing with interruptions, and
various noise levels.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT VILLA:

• Retirement plan offering generous employer match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with spouse, domestic partner and dependent

coverage available.

• Vacation and sick time package based on length of tenure
• Summer schedule hours (varies based on job duties)
• 13 paid holidays, plus a full week for Winter Break
• Tuition exchange and tuition waiver benefits
• An overall outstanding work culture with an opportunity to make a positive impact on students

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities. Villa Maria College management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Villa Maria College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national or ethnic origin,
marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected classifications in admissions,
employment, or any other aspect regarding the conduct of College programs and activities.
Should you require an accommodation, according to the guidelines of the ADA, please seek the
counsel of the Director of Human Resources for assistance.

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