HEAD COACH MEN'S BASKETBALL

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV8881

Working Title

HEAD COACH MEN'S BASKETBALL

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV8881

Working Title

HEAD COACH MEN'S BASKETBALL

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Athletics

FTE

1

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

Organizes and directs all aspects of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program. Responsible to manage all aspects of the Men’s Basketball program.

Description of Duties

• Organizes and directs all aspects of the NCAA Division I Basketball program including scheduling, practice, organization, budget management, public relations and scouting.
• Schedules all contests and events.
• Practice and game coaching.
• Recruits student athletes.
• Oversees statistical analysis of recruitment initiatives and targeted specific groups.
• Monitors academic progress of the program’s student athletes and their retention.
• Collaborates with other University departments in community involvement and public relations.
• Assists in coordinating media coverage and fund raising.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates assistant coaches.
• Organizes, administrates, and develops a competitive program on a national level.
• Supports the philosophy, goals and the mission of the university and its athletic programs as well as adheres to departmental, university, and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

General supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Five (5) years’ experience of collegiate and/or professional level coaching. Understanding of NCAA I rules and regulations.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Long and varied hours. Frequent weekend and evening activities. Travel with overnight and/or multi-day stays required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office/game environment across the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA. Assume complete responsibility to ensure that the student-athletes conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in accordance with NCAA policies.

• Understand that violation(s) of NCAA rules could result in sanctions being placed against the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University.

• Attend regularly scheduled compliance meetings to maintain knowledge of current and recently established policies.

• Have familiarity and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules required as part of job duties.

• Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules and regulations as well as solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA ethnic diversity and gender equity standards.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

03/28/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

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Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu. | | Additional Information |
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources. | | Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50598 |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.

   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above

4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years

2. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial Transcripts 4. Reference Letter 1 5. Reference Letter 2 6. Reference Letter 3 7. Certifications and Licenses 8. Training Certificates 9. Other Document 10. List of 3 References 11. Unofficial Transcripts 2 12. Unofficial Transcripts 3 13. Letter of Interest 14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts 15. Additional Document

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