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Faculty/Professional: Professional

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Local Title: Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Budget Title: Head Coach

Rank: SL-4

Line Number: 50141

Salary Range: Competitive

FTE: Full-Time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

FLSA: Exempt

Department Website

http://www.buffalostateathletics.com

Brief Job Description

Responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate men’s basketball program in support of the mission and core values of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and Buffalo State University. Duties include hiring staff; recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing development initiatives; organizing camps; budget management; collaborating with numerous athletic and departmental units; and demonstrating adherence to university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The head men’s basketball coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching and administering the men’s basketball program. Will perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics that are consistent with the skills and abilities related to this position and that address the University’s strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; established record of basketball coaching experience at an NCAA institution; proven ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes; excellent communication skills; excellent organizational skills; a commitment to the values of NCAA Division III Athletics; and experience in a position of leadership and mentoring.

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