Head Coach, Men's Basketball

EXPIRED

Job Summary

The Head Coach, Men’s Basketball is responsible for leading all phases of the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recruit, train, and coach student-athletes to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality Men's Basketball program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress by meeting regularly with the sports academic counselor to ensure the academic success of team members.
• Develop and oversee a competitive schedule, including organizing and supervising all practices and competitions.
• Implement strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget for the team.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches and staff.
• Play a leadership role in fundraising for the program, department, and University. Participate in community fundraising efforts and represent the university at speaking engagements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Job Summary

The Head Coach, Men’s Basketball is responsible for leading all phases of the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recruit, train, and coach student-athletes to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality Men's Basketball program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress by meeting regularly with the sports academic counselor to ensure the academic success of team members.
• Develop and oversee a competitive schedule, including organizing and supervising all practices and competitions.
• Implement strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels.
• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget for the team.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches and staff.
• Play a leadership role in fundraising for the program, department, and University. Participate in community fundraising efforts and represent the university at speaking engagements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of and commitment to the integrity and enforcement of NCAA regulations, demonstrated coaching and recruiting success at the collegiate level. Ability to seek and develop relationships conducive to fostering a working and learning environment where every student, employee, and community member is treated with dignity and respect. Proficiency in developing and delivering multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of diverse audiences, coupled with the ability to collaborate positively to drive organizational goals effectively. Demonstrated capacity to consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances, and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Aptitude for making sense of complex, high-quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, along with demonstrated analytical, decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Embrace a 'why not?' mindset, exercise judgment, discretion, and initiative in performing job responsibilities, and ensure compliance with Long Beach State's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for all.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Collegiate coaching or equivalent experience in Men's or Women’s Basketball. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse population.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid CA Driver's License Required

Department

Athletics

Compensation

The target salary is up to $30,896 per month, depending on the candidate's experience.

Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.

Classification

Administrator IV

Application Procedures

TurnkeyZRG is assisting Cal State Long Beach in this search. Application materials should be submitted through TurnkeyZRG's candidate portal: APPLY NOW.

Additional Information

This position serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and Executive Order 1107. Incumbent is required to promptly report allegations of Clery qualifying crimes that occur within a campus’ Clery geography.”

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (Livescan).

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

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