Head Basketball Coach

EXPIRED

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Head Basketball Coach

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class

80579

EPA Position Type

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Head Basketball Coach

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class

80579

EPA Position Type

EHRA Non Faculty

Position Overview

| Position Summary |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy, and competitive opportunities.
• To provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
• Use expert technical knowledge of Men’s Basketball to develop and coach a successful program, including the development of high-quality student-athletes, organizing and supervising practice, conditioning, and workouts, overseeing home events and managing travel for away events, supervising staff, and demonstrating athletic excellence.
• Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
• Selection, oversight, development, and retention of staff (assistants, graduate assistants, and managers).

• Supervise the recruitment strategy to attract top-level prospects including identification, assessment, campus visits, and implementation of campus resources.

  • Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and university.
  • Responsible for the development, safety, and conduct of the student-athletes within the Men’s Basketball program.

• Perform team-related administrative duties such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements, etc.

• Establish a leadership/mentor role among student-athletes, assistant coaches, and other supportive staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior both during and outside of athletic competition.

• Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fundraising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics.

  • Assist with departmental needs as requested.
  • When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for WSSU team efforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years coaching experience and demonstrated successful coaching and recruiting experience in Basketball at an institution of higher education beyond High School.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and relate well to female student-athletes, high school/club coaches, and department support staff.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes, particularly at the regional (Southeast/Atlantic) level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Competitive experience in Men’s Basketball on the university or college level.
• Experience as a Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, or Recruiting Coordinator.
• Coaching experience at the college level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Position Information

| Position Number | 003013 | | Working Position Title | Head Basketball Coach | | Building and Room No. |
CE Gaines Center, Room 203 | | Appointment Type | Permanent Full-Time | | If Time Limited. | No | | Appointment Length. | 12 |

Requirements and Preferences

| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies | No | | Normal Work Schedule |
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nights and weekends vary during the season of competition. | | Department Required Skills |
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of five years experience coaching at the collegiate level or 7 years experience as a head coach at the high school level. | | Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
Master’s degree preferred. Head Coaching experience preferred. | | Required License or Certification | | | Valid US Driver's License | Yes | | Commercial Driver's License Required | No | | Physical Required | No | | List any other medical/drug tests required | |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Internal Posting Only | No | | Position Type | EHRA Non Faculty | | Time Limited Position | | | Appointment Length | | | Salary | Commensurate with experience | | Open Date | 06/03/2024 | | Close Date | 06/08/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. |

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Applicant Document

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References List Optional Documents