Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Alcorn State

School: Alcorn State
Position: Head Men's Basketball Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: SWAC
Description:
To manage a competitive Division I Men’s Basketball program that adheres to all University, SWAC, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Evaluate basketball talent, scout opponents, assess game performance,
  • Develop game strategy, organize and implement practice plans
  • Physical Mobility: Reasonable physical fitness level necessary to carry out daily tasks
  • Computer skills, knowledge of audio visual equipment, play analysis
  • Supervising the men’s basketball team during scheduled away competitions
  • Ability to demonstrate basketball skills
  • Able to travel and work extended hours

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinate and perform coaching duties including pre-season conditioning, practice, and game preparation, field/floor coaching, and post season activities.
  • Operate the program in compliance with University, SWAC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Administer a successful student-athlete recruitment program.
  • Retain student-athletes in the program, maintaining team continuity, and garnering student-athlete satisfaction with the program.
  • Demonstrate concern and support for academic performances of student-athletes on the team.
  • Adhere to equipment, facilities, and vehicle request procedures.
  • Serve as a public relations lead including attendance at athletic department functions and special events.
  • Coordinates the overall practice schedule for the basketball program.
  • Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the specific sports program.
  • Yearly scheduling of games, conditioning, budget preparation, fundraising
  • Coaching recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success
  • Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director

 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Evidence of successful basketball coaching and recruitment of physically and academically gifted student/athletes at a four year collegiate level is highly preferred. Preferences given for an advanced degree with experience; experience of at least three years coaching basketball in a NCAA Division I or II collegiate setting; comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Applicant Information:

Follow link below for complete job posting and application information.
Link: https://jobopps.alcorn.edu/postings/7544
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