The qualified applicant will report to the Director of Athletics. This position is a full-time, nine month, program-track appointment.

Springfield College recognizes the unique and important contribution that faculty members  with coaching responsibilities make to the academic and co-curricular life of the College. The  individual is responsible for all phases of the Men’s Basketball program including competition  and practice planning, mentoring of staff, recruitment and development of student-athletes,  equipment, contest scheduling, public relations including social media and other duties as  assigned by the Director of Athletics. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and  accountability to NCAA (Division III member), NEWMAC, and institutional rules and regulations  is necessary. The individual will also be responsible for teaching coursework in the Department  of Physical Education/Health Education. Instructional responsibilities will be dependent on the  teaching expertise of the applicant.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering  undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy — the  education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to  humanity. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with  three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River.  As of 2019, the estimated population was 153,606, making it the third-largest city in  Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and  Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan  Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942.  For more information, please visit the College’s homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.

Requirements: Interested applicants for this position will have a Master’s degree from an  accredited institution. Preference will be given to applicants with an educational background in  Physical Education or a related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with at least five  years of college teaching and/or college coaching experience who can bring diverse  perspectives to this growing department and who are motivated to help students succeed. A  valid driver’s license, CPR and AED certification is required. Applicants should have a  commitment to work in a dynamic work setting with a diverse student population.

To apply: please visit our career site at www.springfield.edu/careers.

This position has been designed as forward facing and as such, the incumbent will be required  to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of  vaccination and booster status, or an attestation to the same effect, will be required. Individuals  may seek ADA accommodations or a religious exemption, upon request with HR, but must do  so prior to their arrival.

Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and  employment. To that end, the College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived  experiences, who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. For more information  about Springfield College’s position on diversity and inclusion, please visit our Office of  Inclusion and Community Engagement.

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