Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Description

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the leadership, organization, and overall success of the men’s basketball program. This role provides strategic direction in coaching, recruiting, player development, and program administration while fostering a culture of academic excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and competitive success. The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including staff supervision, compliance with institutional and conference regulations, and the holistic development of student-athletes.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Manages and directs the basketball program.
• Coaches the basketball team.
• Manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.

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Description

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the leadership, organization, and overall success of the men’s basketball program. This role provides strategic direction in coaching, recruiting, player development, and program administration while fostering a culture of academic excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and competitive success. The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including staff supervision, compliance with institutional and conference regulations, and the holistic development of student-athletes.

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Manages and directs the basketball program.
• Coaches the basketball team.
• Manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.
• Directs and supervises the assistant basketball coach.
• Scouts opponents.
• Manages a fiscally sound budget.
• Directs the assistant basketball coach in coordinating study hall and tutoring.
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Ensures that student athletes follow a standard of conduct that aligns with the core values of the College and athletic department.
• Responsible for basketball student-athlete retention.
• Responsible for marketing and promoting of the basketball program.
• Serves as the director of basketball summer camps for men’s basketball.
• Assists the administration with alumni relations and assigned fundraising efforts identified by the AD.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, SLIAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Responsible for assigned gameday management for a sport when men’s basketball is not in session.
• Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge.
• Engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other sport department personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.
• Supervise assistant coaching staff and student workers in the performance of daily tasks.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Three to four years of demonstrated successful coaching experience at the high school or college level. Commitment to attend all scheduled practices and games. Collegiate coaching is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, SLIAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote.
• A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from the College.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent the department and College in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15+ each year)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226

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