Men’s Head Basketball Coach

The Office of Athletics at Florida College is seeking applicants for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach to provide development, leadership and supervision of a comprehensive and competitive Varsity Men’s Basketball program. This position reports to the Florida College Athletic Director and is responsible for all activities of the Men’s Basketball program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and recruit prospective student-athletes through personal visits, telephone conversations, and mail solicitations. In partnership with the Office of Athletics and Director of Athletics serve as a spokesperson on Florida College Basketball related public discussion.
• Fundraise in coordination with the Director of Athletics and Office of Advancement. Works to incorporate strategies ensuring articulation of mission and help to ensure team relationships enhance our faith-based mission.

The Office of Athletics at Florida College is seeking applicants for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach to provide development, leadership and supervision of a comprehensive and competitive Varsity Men’s Basketball program. This position reports to the Florida College Athletic Director and is responsible for all activities of the Men’s Basketball program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and recruit prospective student-athletes through personal visits, telephone conversations, and mail solicitations. In partnership with the Office of Athletics and Director of Athletics serve as a spokesperson on Florida College Basketball related public discussion.
• Fundraise in coordination with the Director of Athletics and Office of Advancement. Works to incorporate strategies ensuring articulation of mission and help to ensure team relationships enhance our faith-based mission.
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• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference and association rules and regulations. In partnership with Internal Operations, monitor eligibility of incoming and current student-athletes.
• Plan, develop, and run organized practice sessions and secure officials for home games. Work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics to develop game schedules, and plan major purchases; manage budget and secure travel arrangements including meals, lodging, and transportation in accordance with allowances; Select, purchase, and maintenance of all team equipment while adhering to athletic department and Florida College identity standards.
• Monitor student-athletes academic progress and implement strategies to ensure academic and athletic success; Ensure academic success of basketball student-athletes, student-athletes’ retention and graduation rates and GPA should be comparable to those of all Florida College students. Reinforce the Florida College culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university
• 3+ years of coaching experience at the collegiate level
• 1+ years supervisory experience (program or people)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching intercollegiate athletics at NAIA or NCAA level
• Experience with fundraising
• Proven record of success both on and off the court

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent fiscal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and manage assistant coaches and student staff members
• Extensive knowledge and skills in budget development and management
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Considerable knowledge of computers and various software packages used for word processing, graphs, table, etc. (FastScout, FastDraw, Synergy Editor, Hudl, Microsoft Office 2003, Excel)

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and two references with contact information to Matthew Dickey – Human Resources Director at dickeym@floridacollege.edu . Please include “Men’s Basketball Head Coach Application” in the subject line. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose materials are received by October 13, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Dickey.

Florida College is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the college’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Florida College conducts background checks on all finalists for employment.

Florida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not engage in prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Florida College complies with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All applicants must respect and comply with the established goals and practices of Florida College as a biblically based educational institution.