Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

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About Us:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA Chancellor - Athletics (Tyler Scott Unsicker (00071869))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Athletic Coach

   

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

• Director of Athletics

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of a successful Men’s Basketball program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting in the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes
• Directs and manages assistant coach, including the delegation and prioritization of administrative responsibilities
• Manages and monitors assigned budget within the framework of the University
• Responsible for the search/recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes
• Works closely with Sports Medicine staff and team physicians to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the student-athletes
• Assists the Generals Athletic Association (GAA) in fundraising activities/events
• Develops a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and actively seeks to develop new performance methods and strategies
• Create a positive and inclusive culture where student-athletes can grow and flourish
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable LSUA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

• Full-time Assistant Coach
• Student managers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Collegiate coaching experience. May include Graduate level coaching experience.

Other:

• Strong organizational and communication skills; and high ethical standards.
• Comprehensive computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate within and enhance a team environment.
• Ability to self-start, be creative, show initiate, and meet established goals and deadlines

Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:

• A working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations;
• Coaching experience at the NAIA level;
• Collegiate and/or professional level playing experience; and
• A current commercial driver’s license (CDL) and/or willingness to attain one.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.

All questions, nominations and inquiries can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg with Mammoth Consulting at kurt.patberg@mmth.co

   

Posting Date:

June 2, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 30, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu

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