Head Coach – Chatham University – Full-time

School: Chatham University
Position: Head Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division III
Conference: Presidents’ Athletics Conference
Description:

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Sports Information Director, a member of the administrative staff of Chatham University, reports to the Athletics Director. This position directly supervises the assistant coaches, student support personnel and student athletes as well as provide assistance to the SID in the areas of NCAA reporting, internal and external media relations.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach & Assistant Sports Information Director (SID) has responsibility for the overall development and maintenance of the Chatham University Basketball Program which is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletics Conference (PAC) and overall management and operation of the Sports Information area. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined in the responsibilities listed below:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student-athletes and their families

Oversee compliance with NCAA and PAC rules and regulations

Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the basketball program

Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes’ performances, personal and leadership development:

1. Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference games and tournaments to advance the basketball program and maximize use of financial resources while maintaining an awareness of time demands on student-athletes

2. Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents

3. Develop, recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs

4. Recommend and enforce discipline of student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and misconduct

5. Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the basketball program, athletics department, student affairs and Chatham University

Oversee budget and resource management for the basketball program

Coordinate athletic events and programs are planned intentionally to enhance campus community and school pride

Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at all times

Ensure adherence to rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies (Chatham University, PAC and NCAA)

Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department

Work with other students, faculty and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students

Assist the Sports Information Director with media relations for the department’s programs and social media outlets, day-to-day media services for all sports including writing, producing media guides and game programs, writing news releases, updating the website, compiling statistics and maintaining historical archives as well as act as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, sports program and athletics department with local, regional and national media, fans, conference personnel and NCAA officials

Support University endeavors and the functions of Student Affairs through attendance at University-wide events and the delivery of collaborative initiatives, programmatic support, advice, and guidance

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director

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