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Chicago State University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Men’s Basketball. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the intercollegiate women’s basketball program. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting successful student-athletes; program planning; fiscal and personnel management; and community outreach. The successful candidate will be involved in additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Supervises assigned Assistant Coach(es) to ensure compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures; provides orientation, training and guidance as needed; conducts performance evaluations.
• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Teaching/Coaching: Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies in coaching, which includes developing a philosophy of what to teach and how to implement. Provides coaching and direction to assistant coaches, as well as praise and constructive feedback.
• Plans, implements and evaluates practice sessions. Communicates expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
• Develops effective game plans. Prepares team physically, mentally and emotionally for competition; maintains and meets high expectations for team athletic success.
• Instructs student-athletes on high expectations for academic achievement; monitors the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Instructs student-athletes on high expectations for student-athlete social responsibility and works to develop well-rounded student-athletes.
• Instructs student-athletes on a standard of proper student-athlete conduct, both in and out of the athletic arena.
• Recruitment of Student-Athletes: Recruits and retains quality student-athletes and works with the Director of Athletics and Admissions to satisfy target squad size numbers and freshmen/transfer recruitment goals.
• Assists student-athletes and their parents in understanding the educational programs and opportunities at Chicago State University as well as the opportunities in the athletic program. Answers questions to aid in the understanding of NCAA rules related to recruitment.
• Oversees selection, purchase and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and end of season report and assistant coach(es) evaluations by the date designated by the Director of Athletics. Schedules and completes an end of the year review meeting with the Director of Athletics.
• Maintains records and statistics of team and individual performances.
• Maintains self-control and poise; provides an example of sportsmanlike conduct for team members, officials, opponents and spectators.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with alumni and interested segments of the university and community.
• Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Drives university or rental vehicles as needed for away contests.
• Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the Athletic Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, plus a minimum of five years related experience; collegiate or professional coaching experience; Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation.
-As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the person assuming this position is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules, both those general in nature and those which apply specifically to their job responsibilities. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules is a condition of employment in this position.
-Evening and weekend availability is required.
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