Head Basketball Coach – Bluefield State College – Full-time

School: Bluefield State College
Position: Head Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division II
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:  The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for providing leadership to develop and implement a strong, competitive basketball program while promoting academic success of student athletes to enhance academic progress and graduation rates.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Teach sports-specific skills toward the development of student athletic performance, while promoting academic success of student athletes to enhance academic progress and graduation rates.
  • Provide leadership for the men’s basketball program that adheres to the highest standard of integrity and professionalism.
  • Foster an environment that promotes the academic success, health, and welfare of student athletes in the men’s basketball program, working collaboratively with administrative offices as may be appropriate. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
  • Ensure compliance with all NCAA, USCAA, and College rules and regulations, including matters related to academics, diversity and gender equity.
  • Conduct practice, contests and manage day to day operations of the men’s basketball program. Develop contest schedule and coordinate all team travel for the men’s basketball program.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan.
  • Perform the administrative duties associated with the responsibilities of Head Coach, including but not limited to: administering the sport’s budget, including forecasting and controlling expenditures; preparing reports; and participating in revenue-generating and fundraising goal-setting and activities for the men’s basketball program, the Big Blue Athletic Scholarship Fund, and the Athletic Department at-large.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Includes representing the college at internal and external functions, marketing the men’s basketball program, and developing and maintaining positive alumni and community relations.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; three or more years of coaching basketball experience – preferably college coaching experience.  In addition:

  • Demonstrated record of commitment to academics and fiscal integrity with working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX compliance.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to meet the extended hours and travel requirements of the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
  • NCAA Recruiting Certification Test must be passed within 60 days of hire.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree in relevant area strongly preferred.  First Aid and CPR certifications desired.
Applicant Information:

Position is open until filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST, Friday, February 10, 2017.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled; however, applications received after the deadline may not receive full consideration.

Follow link below for official PDF job posting and application procedure.
Link: https://bluefieldstate.edu/images/stories/bsc/admin/hr/jobs/jva2016-18
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