Bethany Lutheran College, a Christian liberal arts college owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, invites applications for head coach of the men’s basketball program. 

The Department of Athletics seeks a candidate who will recruit, lead, encourage and support students involved in the men’s basketball program within the guidelines and mission of Bethany Lutheran College, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC), and the NCAA.  The successful candidate will also be engaged with College constituents such as the local community and alumni who have expressed interest in the program and its student-athletes.

The head coach position is classified as part-time professional staff.  However, it could be combined with other athletic department activities, professional staff duties, or teaching in a specific subject, dependent upon the qualifications of the successful candidate, to create a full-time appointment.

Essential functions include

• Oversee the development and promotion of a competitive men’s basketball program, including competition schedule, budget, assistant coach and student manager selection and training, camp and league oversight, fund raising, and travel logistics. 
• Recruit student-athletes through high school and community college visits, campus visits, and electronic and social media.
• Develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practice plans, conditioning programs, and competition strategies.
• Maintain student-athlete files.
• Assist with competition management of contests as needed; coordinate competition logistics and assist with maintaining accurate statistics.
• Engage with College constituents such as alumni and local communities.
• Attend local, regional, and national professional development clinics, conventions, and seminars.
• Research, refine, and continue to develop knowledge of men’s basketball rules, regulations, and policies affecting responsibilities.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Minimum qualifications

• active membership in a church affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod or Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
• desire to support the mission of Bethany Lutheran College
• bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s preferred (required for teaching and some professional staff positions)
• coaching/recruiting experience at the collegiate level
• knowledge of NCAA rules
• strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• ability to recruit, develop, motivate and develop student athletes
• able to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds
• maintain valid driver’s license

Application review will begin April 11, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.

Send a cover letter, résumé, academic transcripts (may be unofficial), and contact information for three current professional references to Human Resources office, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN, or via e-mail attachment to [email protected]:

Conditions of Employment

• Official academic transcripts must be submitted upon hire.
• The College requires that a criminal background check be conducted on all new employees to safeguard the campus community for students and employees.