Men's Basketball Head Coach

EXPIRED

About Missouri Western State University:

Designated as the State of Missouri’s applied learning institution, Missouri Western State University is a public open-access institution located in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a beautiful 744-acre campus approximately 35 minutes north of the Kansas City International Airport. Missouri Western is designated as a First-Gen Forward campus dedicated to academic innovation, regional and community partnerships, and a student-centered experience.

Missouri Western State University is an active participant in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves, and the campus’ distinctive focus on applied learning and research is a hallmark of its innovative teaching and learning environment. Missouri Western is an equal opportunity education institution.

Boasting an undergraduate enrollment of 3,604 students, Missouri Western has 493 student-athletes across 17 Division II sports. The institution has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association since 1989.

Job

Description:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

is responsible for leading the men’s basketball program as an intercollegiate sport at Missouri Western State University. The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of operating an

NCAA

Division II Men’s basketball program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics.

The head Men’s basketball coach will guide and actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically, acquire a degree and represent

MWSU

with the highest integrity. The head Men’s basketball coach directly supervises all assistant coaches, student-athletes, video personnel and managers. The coach is also responsible for budget development and administration, recruitment of student-athletes, adherence to

NCAA

, Conference and

MWSU

regulations regarding recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, the scheduling of athletic practices and contests, and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will play a major role in fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate.

Essential Job Duties:

As Head Men’s Basketball Coach, direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an

NCAA

Division II program under the supervision of the Director of Athletics.

Supervision of assistant coaches, administrative staff, and or student work/interns with responsibilities for the overall operation of the program

Coordinate all coaching assignments for the entire basketball coaching staff including film breakdown, on court responsibilities and all administrative responsibilities with regards to team and recruiting travel.

Supervision of all student-athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.

Responsible for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet MWSU’s admission standards and enrollment goals

In cooperation with the Assistant AD for Compliance uphold all

MWSU

academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility.

Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations regarding the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members.

Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student-athletes.

Recommend to the Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget.

Provide signature review of all expenditures within the basketball operating budget, for submission to the Director of Athletics.

Designate the responsibility for all team and travel, meals and ensure lodging with prompt resolution of accounts.

Prepare a competition schedule for approval by the Director of Athletics.

Participate in public relations and promotions activities.

Cultivate and solicit donors to meet the fundraising goals as established by the Director of Athletics.

Establish and maintain positive relations with the media.

Knowledge of and adherence to all University,

NCAA

and Conference Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions and financial aid.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

A minimum of at least four years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level with demonstrated ability to organize and develop a comprehensive recruiting plan

Knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred

Physical Demands

FLSA

Exempt

Additional Demands

Required travel for recruiting and competition.

Required nights and weekend

Hours of Work

varies

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S767P | | Open Date | 03/12/2025 | | Priority Deadline | 04/03/2025 | | Open Until Filled | Yes |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

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