Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, seeks qualified applicants for a Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

The individual will be responsible for the total operation of the men’s basketball program under the direction of the Athletic Director. Responsibilities include recruiting, managing the team, budget management, scheduling, fund raising, equipment control, game/practice management, development of a service learning/engagement project for team, mentoring assistant coach and other duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate program.  Additional expectations of this position may include game administration duties, and some departmental and campus committee work/involvement.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree (masters preferred), a valid driver’s license, and previous basketball coaching and recruiting experience. Preference will be given to applicants with previous men’s collegiate basketball coaching, playing, and recruiting experience. Applicants should possess a strong basketball coaching background with demonstrated success as an energetic recruiter; be able to develop and motivate student-athletes; have a strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes; good communication skills; and strong leadership skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send cover letter, complete resume and four references with contact numbers electronically to: employment@defiance.edu.

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, seeks qualified applicants for a Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

The individual will be responsible for the total operation of the men’s basketball program under the direction of the Athletic Director. Responsibilities include recruiting, managing the team, budget management, scheduling, fund raising, equipment control, game/practice management, development of a service learning/engagement project for team, mentoring assistant coach and other duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate program.  Additional expectations of this position may include game administration duties, and some departmental and campus committee work/involvement.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree (masters preferred), a valid driver’s license, and previous basketball coaching and recruiting experience. Preference will be given to applicants with previous men’s collegiate basketball coaching, playing, and recruiting experience. Applicants should possess a strong basketball coaching background with demonstrated success as an energetic recruiter; be able to develop and motivate student-athletes; have a strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes; good communication skills; and strong leadership skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send cover letter, complete resume and four references with contact numbers electronically to: employment@defiance.edu.

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