The purpose of this position is to coach the Men’s Basketball team along with all functions associated with the sport, including recruiting, budgeting, scheduling and reporting; and to act as the Athletic Director and perform all duties associated with this position including departmental oversight and athletic reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are duties that are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
• Manage the College’s athletic department.
• Evaluate athlete’s strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits.
• Analyze athletes’ performance and review game statistics or records to determine fitness and potential.
• Plan and direct physical conditioning program for athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance. Observe athletes to determine areas of deficiency and need for individual or team improvement.
• Evaluate team and opposition capabilities to develop and plan game strategy. Instruct athletes, individually and in a group, demonstrating sport techniques and game strategies.
• Supervise and evaluate coaches for all sports.
• Prepare scouting reports detailing information, such as selection or rejection of athletes and locations identified for future recruitment.
• Discuss scholarships with student athletes/parents.
• Act as sports information person for all sports.
• Work with media services to develop of college web page, promotions, and social media focused on athletics.
• Report scores and statistics to various agencies as mandated and requested.
• Promote the total athletic program including fundraising and special athletic events.
• Maintain inventory for all athletic equipment.
• Provide coordination for summer youth and athletic programs in connection with the overall usage of the River Bend Arena.
• Act as night supervisor as needed.
• Serve on campus committees as needed.
• Act as institution’s sports conference and region representative.
• Coordinate Athletic Banquet and the induction process and banquet for the Lewis & Clark Hall of Fame.
• Attend home games for all sports.
• Schedule all travel for all sports.
• Provide and support professional development opportunities for staff.
• Hire, train and schedule student workers to ensure consistent, accurate and timely information and assistance to students.
• Handle disciplinary issues with student-athletes in consultation with coaches and vice president.
• Write and submit various reports.
• Participate in departmental planning, review and other meetings as required.
• Prepare all budgets for all sports.
• Develop programs and initiatives designed to support the academic success and emotional development of student-athletes, including orientation