Head Men’s Basketball Coach – California Baptist University

School: California Baptist University
Position: Head Men's Basketball Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: WAC
Description:
Serve as Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball team at California Baptist University by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Instruct athletes with sound principles and expertise in skill development, training, and strategies to achieve success.
2. Responsible for knowledge of Basketball Rules and Conference/NCAA Regulations and implement these rules on a consistent basis.
3. Instruct and give spiritual guidance that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics at CBU.
4. Motivate the team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of the students and that are consistent with the CBU Athletic Program philosophy.
5. Responsible for the academic progress and academic success of the program’s student athletes.
6. Assign assistant coaches’ specific duties, supervise the assignments, and complete proper evaluations at the end of season.
7. Recruit and evaluate prospective student athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically, within the framework of CBU and NCAA policies.
8. Display good sportsmanship in relationship with students, staff, officials and opponents as consistent with NCAA policies regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
9. Maintain up-to-date information about sport regulations, rule changes, and Conference/NCAA policies.
10. Responsible for submission of yearly budget to Athletic Director and keep current on all team expenditures to ensure compliance with team budget.
11. Maintain and submit all required conference and NCAA lists, forms and records on time as instructed by Compliance Office.
12. Develop each athlete to have a respect for university property and its care.
13. Work with the Athletic Director in setting goals and objectives for the Athletic Department.
14. Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff personnel and in the development of roles and responsibilities.
15. Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested timeframe and attend all staff meetings.
16. Adhere to all institutional, conference and NCAA by-laws and regulations.
17. Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student athletes. Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise the program’s assistant coaches and other program leaders. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’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.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
  • Understand and agree to abide by the mission of CBU and the CBU Athletics Department.
  • Knowledge of coaching methods and effectively able to manage time in a demanding work environment.
  • Ability to travel, including domestic/international air travel, and work nights/weekends.
  • Knowledge and have the responsibility for adherence of all assistant coaches to all Conference and NCAA rules and bylaws.
  • Able to always be a positive representative of the University.
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
  • Ability to effectively arrange home and away contests according to conference and NCAA requirements and submit travel paperwork and NCAA pass lists on time.
Applicant Information:

Follow link below for complete job posting and application information.

Link: https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10104
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