The Head Coach will provide leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of men’s basketball to ensure a highly competitive and successful program. PLU is a member of the Northwest Conference and a NCAA Division III institution. Reports to the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
-Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the men’s basketball program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference and university rules and regulations.
-Hire, train and supervise part-time coaches for the men’s basketball program.
-Prepare and manage annually the men’s basketball budget; follow purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletic department.
-Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements.
-Provide general off season training programs.
-Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
-Identify, attract, and matriculate outstanding student-athletes to the University.
-Develop positive public relations with all internal and external constituents.
-Engage in donor development and fundraising opportunities.
-Organize and conduct youth camps based on departmental goals.
-Perform other duties as assigned, including teaching activity classes in the Department of Kinesiology and administrative responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Clear understanding and knowledge of the sport of basketball and ability to develop a competitive program.
-Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other technological recruiting and coaching tools.
-Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the general public.
-Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes and athletics alumni.
-Must have a clear understanding of and be committed to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of athletics with a private, liberal arts university.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree.
-Five years of successful men’s basketball coaching experience.
–CPR/First Aid certification required and may be obtained on the job.
-Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs).
-Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, pass PLU’s internal Driver’s Certification Training, and provide an original copy of their Driving record (5yr Employment Abstract).
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree.
-Previous coaching and recruiting experience at the NCAA Division III level is highly desirable.
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