Reporting to the Director of Athletics or designee, the Head Men’s Basketball Coach will be responsible for the administration of an NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program to: ensure the health, well-being and academic success of the student-athletes and develop the competitive nature of the Men’s Basketball program. The position is also responsible for developing and maintaining the sport budget; scheduling and organizing practice and competitions; ensuring that the program is operating in compliance with the NCAA, conference and university rules; developing and enforcing written team rules and expectations; recruiting quality student-athletes that are intent on graduating from the institution; assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of academic progress and eligibility of team members; supporting the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics; and to promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university.

Key Qualifications

• Experience overseeing academic status and enhancement of NCAA academic progress rates and federal graduation rates.
• Demonstrated record of coaching success at a Division 1 program.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the media.
• Proven track record to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance requirements.
• Possess a coaching philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision and values of Fresno State and the Athletic Department.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, and the ‘Red Wave’ community.
• Ability to generate philanthropic funds to support the basketball program.
• Experience supervising and mentoring basketball staff and student-athletes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education which is accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience coaching Men’s Basketball at the NCAA or professional level

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