Head Men's Basketball Coach (Internal)

Available: Immediately

Terms of Employment: Regular, full-time 12-month position, with University benefit package. Answers to the Director of Athletics in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, located on the Alva Campus.  Position open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of a dynamic NCAA DII Men’s Basketball program at a 4-year state university including, but not limited to activities involved in practice sessions and competition events
• Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies
• Required to annually pass the NCAA recruiting modules before recruiting off campus
• Responsible for all documentation required of NWOSU, the Great America Conference, and NCAA to ensure institutional control
• Organizes and conducts practice sessions
• Submits orders for equipment and is responsible for inventory and issuance of equipment
• Provides complete and accurate required information to all appropriate offices for all official visits
• Reviews NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforces the importance of compliance
• Responsible for the actions of all assistant coaches and staff and the sport’s compliance with NCAA rules
• In cooperation with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, monitors the scheduling process, verifying that the schedule meets NCAA and conference scheduling requirements
• Facilitates the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility

Available: Immediately

Terms of Employment: Regular, full-time 12-month position, with University benefit package. Answers to the Director of Athletics in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, located on the Alva Campus.  Position open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of a dynamic NCAA DII Men’s Basketball program at a 4-year state university including, but not limited to activities involved in practice sessions and competition events
• Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies
• Required to annually pass the NCAA recruiting modules before recruiting off campus
• Responsible for all documentation required of NWOSU, the Great America Conference, and NCAA to ensure institutional control
• Organizes and conducts practice sessions
• Submits orders for equipment and is responsible for inventory and issuance of equipment
• Provides complete and accurate required information to all appropriate offices for all official visits
• Reviews NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforces the importance of compliance
• Responsible for the actions of all assistant coaches and staff and the sport’s compliance with NCAA rules
• In cooperation with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, monitors the scheduling process, verifying that the schedule meets NCAA and conference scheduling requirements
• Facilitates the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility
• Educates student-athletes of NCAA regulations regarding reporting of employment earnings
• Furnishes a roster of players for eligibility clarification
• Supervises conduct of athletes on trips and at games

Qualifications:

• Must exhibit commitment and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Northwestern, the GAC and the NCAA, as well as show a thorough understanding of NCAA rules compliance
• Experience playing and coaching basketball required.
• Must be certified in AED/CPR
• Position requires strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in situations where emotions are strained
• Must demonstrate effective public speaking skills and work well with various news media organizations. Must be committed to both athletic and academic excellence
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis      
Human Resources Director      
Northwestern Oklahoma State University      
709 Oklahoma Blvd.      
Alva, OK 73717      
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Professional Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

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