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Casper College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Coach for its Men’s Basketball program, a nationally respected NJCAA Division I program with a proud tradition of success, including 13 NJCAA National Championship Tournament appearances and 12 Region IX Championships throughout its history. Over the past 15 seasons (2010–2024), the Thunderbirds have posted all winning seasons, compiling an outstanding 346–120 (.742) record, reflecting sustained excellence and competitive consistency. The program is committed to regional dominance, national relevance, and the holistic development of student-athletes both on and off the court. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, uphold the program’s legacy, and guide the team toward continued national prominence while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and student success.
Summary:
The Men’s Basketball Head Coach position gives direction to coaches, coordinates the activities of the men’s basketball program, and performs various instructional and athletic administrative duties to meet the College’s needs in regards to the Men’s Basketball program. This position is at -will.
Responsibilities:
The Men’s Basketball Head Coach is responsible for the organization of the men’s basketball program and various administrative duties within the Athletics Department. Essential responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, budgeting, athletic academic oversight, off-season functions, and liaison functions. Other responsibilities include instructional functions, athletic administrative functions, athletic marketing and sports information functions, and athletic academic support functions.
Essential Duties
- Coaching
- Organize and conduct practice sessions including individual player skill development
- Provide strategic and tactical direction of team during game situations
- Provide appropriate athletic training and injury prevention support
- Equipment support for athletes
- Develop and maintain a culture of accountability
- Recruiting
- Identify talent needs for program
- Evaluate and contact perspective athletes and parents/guardians
- Prepare and make offers in accordance with NJCAA rules
- Interact with high school, club, and college coaches to assist with athlete’s transitions into Casper College and into other intercollegiate programs
- Travel as required to evaluate prospective athletes
- Budgetary Tracking
- Administer and track the operational budget for the Men’s Basketball program with the guidance and direction from the Athletic Director
- Track scholarship and recruiting expenditures
- In conjunction with the Athletic Director, develop fund requests for Booster Club assistance
- Athletic Academic Oversight
- Monitor athletes’ class attendance
- Track academic progress toward degree completion by athletes
- Develop and implement an academic support system for athletes
- Provide academic eligibility and success information to the athletic department and campus administration as needed to comply with the NJCAA rules, state and federal legislative requirements
- Off-Season Functions
- Develop and implement off-season conditioning programs
- Track athlete involvement with campus and community activities
- Maintain regular contact with athletes
- Liaison Functions
- Maintain collaborative and positive working relationships within the athletic, administrative, and faculty areas along with other related college support services
- Maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with the Booster Club
- Participate in fundraising events for the Athletic Department
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 5 years prior coaching experience at a High School varsity, collegiate, or professional level
- Excellent decision making skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Strong communication skills
- Valid motor vehicle license at the time of hire and must obtain a Wyoming driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Must be insurable under the College’s insurance plan at the time of hire.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Computer proficiency for word processing, email, and spreadsheets
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in from an accredited institution related field
- Demonstrated experience applying strength and conditioning principles to support collegiate basketball student-athlete development and performance
- Head coaching experience
- Work experience in a community college environment
- At least 5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level
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