Direct and coordinate the planning, organizing and coaching of the varsity Men’s Basketball program at Centenary College of Louisiana

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruits student-athletes in accordance with Centenary College and NCAA policy guidelines.
Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student athletes at Centenary College.
Arranges and organizes yearly competition schedules.
Over 25 percent travel time required to attend SCAC and NCAA meeting, conferences, and training seminars, as well as traveling to support team competitions and recruiting.
Must be accessible and reachable by telephone or text message at times other than College business hours for the purpose of team member contact and/or recruiting purposes.
Must have access to mobile computing outside of the office for recruitment of student-athletes, scouting, travel arrangements, and budget management.
Schedules, organizes, and supervises practices in compliance with College and NCAA rules.
Ensures that athletic venue is properly set-up for practices and official athletic competition.
Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with College administration and faculty for resolution of problems as needed.
Direct and coordinate activities, ensuring compliance with College, Conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.
Maintain control of college-issued credit card and submit timely reimbursement requests with accompanying support documentation.
Work with the Director of Athletics and Athletics Administrative Assistant to develop and monitor annual budgets.

Participates in approved fundraising activities under the coordination and direction of the Director for Athletics.
Monitoring of Athletic facilities as assigned by Athletic Director
Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

As an institutional staff member actively involved with NCAA Division III prospects, student-athletes, and athletic department personnel, you are responsible to uphold all conference and NCAA rules and regulations. In accordance with NCAA bylaw 11.1, you are responsible to report any known violations and will be held accountable for any violations committed within your department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant coaches, student worker, volunteers (if applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

MINIMUM

Bachelor’s degree
3 or more years’ experience in college basketball coaching at the assistant or head coaching level required.
Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Must be well organized and self-motivated.
Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED

Master’s degree
5 years as a competitive player or coach in the sport of basketball
Experience in the NCAA Division III program
Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts college.