Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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THIS

IS AN

INTERNAL

POSTING

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach position at

MSU

Billings is a 12-month, full-time professional position.

Position Number

Department

Athletics Mens Basketball

Division

Athletics

Appointment Type

Professional

Contract Term

Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

Union Affiliation

Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

1.0

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Compensation

Annual

Salary

Salary range of $ 95,000 to $ 105,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

MUS

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Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

| General Statement |
THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach position at MSU Billings is a 12-month, full-time professional position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. MSUB is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and competes at the NCAA Division II level with 16 men’s and women’s varsity teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and golf, as well as women’s volleyball, women’s softball, women’s triathlon, and men’s baseball plus co-educational cheerleading.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the NCAA Division II intercollegiate men’s basketball program, under the direction of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. | | Duties and Responsibilities |
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes and then mentoring them in their academic performance to assure their academic success and timely progress toward degree completion and graduation.
• Coaching and supervising the basketball team during scheduled practices, games, study hall and other events and developing strategies to ensure the appropriate personal and social conduct on-campus and off-campus of the student-athletes, including, but not limited to, exemplary sportsmanship.
• Working with MSUB’s strength and conditioning staff and Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach to develop and manage an effective in-season and off-season men’s basketball strength and conditioning program.
• Directing the development of in-season and off-season player skill development programs.
• Making schedule recommendations to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and planning the team’s travel arrangements in consultation with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Maintaining responsibility for expense control compliance with all men’s basketball program expenditures and staying within approved budget parameters.
• Directing the men’s basketball program within all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, as well as all state, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Developing strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance and appropriate personal and social conduct required to build and maintain a competitive, high quality, NCAA Division II men’s basketball program.
• Developing strategies to ensure the establishment of a safe environment for the men’s basketball student-athletes, including but not limited to education on and methods for discussing and resolving harassment and discrimination.
• Promoting the athletic program both on-campus and off-campus and actively participating in and contributing professionally to the Athletic Department, the university, and the Billings community.
• Fund-raising within the community, coordinated with the Associate Athletic Director for Development and Marketing, and meeting established fund-raising goals for the men’s basketball program.
• Planning and conducting basketball camps, clinics, and tournaments.
• Establishing and maintaining an active Yellowjacket Men’s Basketball Booster Club (under the umbrella of the Yellowjacket Athletic Association).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

QUALITIES:

• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
• Ability to coach effectively at the NCAA Division II level.
• Ability to successfully mentor student-athletes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective computer and technology skills.
• Sound human relations skills in dealing with student-athletes, university personnel, corporate sponsors, boosters, parents of student-athletes, and members of the off-campus community.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations (preferred).
• Successful completion of required annual NCAA Coaches Curriculum module.
• Successful completion of CPR and First Aid certification requirements.
• Successful completion of a defensive driving/van safety course.
• Ability to operate an intercollegiate men’s basketball program within budget parameters.
• Ability to raise funds within the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Overnight travel required.
• Ability to demonstrate men’s basketball specific skills and strength performance exercises.
• Ability to operate a vehicle according to federal and state laws/regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MANDATORY REPORTER : All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR’s harassment policy for more information). This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.

CAMPUS SAFETY: Montana State University Billings is committed to assisting all members of the MSUB community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the University Police Department website at: Annual Security, Fire & Safety Report | | Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
Education Required :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience Required:

• Up to 5 years minimum of coaching experience.
• Proven coaching ability. | | Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
  Education Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
  

Experience Preferred :

• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Ability to effectively use Synergy technology.
• Experience working with NCAA applications. | | The Successful Candidate Will | | | Special Requirements | | | Physical Demands | | | This position has supervisory duties? | Yes |

Posting Detail Information

| Announcement Number | S00906P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 03/19/2024 | | Close Date | 03/25/2024 | | Open until filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://employment.msubillings.edu/po... | | Diversity Statement |

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeo...

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