Head Coach - Men's Basketball

Job Description

Job Description

Role: The Head Coach is responsible for providing Christian leadership principles to a winning basketball program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department. In addition, the head coach is to establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as mature spiritually, academically, socially and athletically with the purpose of each performer and team reaching their potential. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the following duties satisfactorily:

Responsibility A: To lead and develop the basketball program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

• Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the Policies and Procedures manual of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department
• Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings
• Submit a projected yearly budget and stay within budgeted allotments as set by the Athletic Director and Institution
• Know the rules and regulations of the NCAA and PacWest to ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference, and national policies
• Implement game rules and PacWest /NCAA regulations on a consistent basis
• Within the framework of NCAA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically
• Ensure assistant coaches and student-athletes are positive Christian representatives of the University at all times
• Assign assistant coaches specific duties, supervise the assignments, and complete proper evaluations at the end of the season
• Promote unity within the Athletic Department by working in cooperation together and by supporting all University personnel

Responsibility B: To establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as grow spiritually, academically, socially, and athletically.

• Maintain the development and welfare of the student-athlete as the number one priority of the program
• Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievement and graduation requirements
• Provide leadership that promotes positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship with all student-athletes
• Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner
• To student-athletes, provide instruction and spiritual guidance that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics; motivate the team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of students and that are consistent with Athletic Program philosophy

Responsibility C: To develop, establish, and maintain a winning basketball program within the framework of the mission of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department.

• Display good sportsmanship in relationships with students, staff, officials, and opponents, as consistent with NCAA policies regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct
• Maintain up-to-date information on sport regulations, rule changes, and NCAA policies
• Submit yearly budget to the Athletic Director and keep current on all team expenditures to ensure compliance with the team budget
• Maintain and submit all required conference and NCAA lists, forms, and records on time as instructed by the Compliance Office
• Develop in each student-athlete a respect for University property and its care
• Work with the Athletic Director in setting goals and objectives for the Athletic Department; act in a wise and prudent manner when the Athletic Director is not available
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff personnel and in the development of roles and responsibilities
• Effectively manage time in a demanding work environment
• Adhere to all institutional, PacWest, and NCAA bylaws and regulations
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes
• Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes
• Understand and agree to abide by the mission of the Athletic Department

Responsibility D: Perform all other duties and/or responsibilities as needed and/or as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or University administration.

• Supervise home events as assigned by the Athletic Director
• Fundraise

Specific responsibilities include:

• Submit declaration of playing and practice season and the schedule request form
• Conduct team orientation before each academic year
• Educate prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes about NCAA Division II, PacWest, and institutional rules
• Maintain pre-approved roster goal
• Submit and log off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations
• Secure the release of potential transfer students and receive proper permission to contact
• Review, audit, and submit weekly practice/competition logs in ARMS
• Self-report NCAA Division II rules violations to the Compliance Office
• Review summer regulations regarding Athletics participation, camps, and employment for coaches and student-athletes
• Submit Letter of Intent forms for prospective student-athletes
• Coordinate the release of Letter of Intent signees with the Compliance Office
• Communicate with Financial Aid, Admissions, and the Registrar's Office
• Manage annual renewal, increase, reduction, cancellation, or non-renewal of athletic grants-in-aid with the Financial Aid Office and Compliance Office
• Monitor compliance with NCAA Division II and PacWest bylaws

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student managers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; two to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full Time Staff, Exempt

$95-105,000/yr

Benefits: Health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Retirement plans with employer matching.

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