Head Coach Men's Basketball

Position Title:
Work Schedule:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Full-time; 11-month position; some evening and weekend work is required;
up to 50% travel

Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position involves frequent verbal, written, and email correspondence with current and prospective
students, parents, faculty and staff. The successful candidate will:

● Develop and implement a successful recruiting/retention plan
● Devise a game strategy which includes scouting opponents
● Plan and supervise practices/contests and off-season training and strength conditioning programs
● Coordinate team travel
● Manage the program operating budget
●
● Create and maintain alumni engagement

Position Title:
Work Schedule:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Full-time; 11-month position; some evening and weekend work is required;
up to 50% travel

Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position involves frequent verbal, written, and email correspondence with current and prospective
students, parents, faculty and staff. The successful candidate will:

● Develop and implement a successful recruiting/retention plan
● Devise a game strategy which includes scouting opponents
● Plan and supervise practices/contests and off-season training and strength conditioning programs
● Coordinate team travel
● Manage the program operating budget
●
● Create and maintain alumni engagement
● Adhere to and ensure compliance with departmental/College/NCAA Division III rules and

Integrate the basketball program into the campus community

regulations

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
● 2-5 years of head coaching experience OR extensive playing experience with 3-5 of coaching

experience

● Must be able to perform duties within the normal bounds of an office environment as well as stand

for long periods of time. Must also be able to demonstrate techniques to student athletes.

Physical Requirements:

● Moderate Lifting: The ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
● Reaching & Bending: Occasionally needing to reach above head level or bend down.
● Noise Levels: The ability to work in an environment with moderate noise.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Desired Qualifications:
Previous collegiate coaching experience and collegiate basketball experience preferred. The successful
candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently, has excellent organizational, interpersonal
and communication skills and will be someone who is able to interpret, apply and comply with all NCAA
rules and regulations. A demonstrated commitment to the academic development of student athletes will be
given preference as will knowledge of Adrian College policies and procedures.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three
references to Craig Rainey, crainey@adrian.edu.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, the finalist must
furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of
commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian
College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate
education. The College offers a multitude of majors and pre-professional programs including certifications,
approximately 50 athletic teams, and multiple institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to
education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to
the academic and personal growth of its students.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best Regional College for
Undergraduate Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best Value” school.
The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for multiple years running and
has also been recognized as having ‘A Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian
College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

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