The Head Men’s Basketball Coach position will be responsible for all aspects of a successful program, including recruiting talented student-athletes, academics, compliance with Institution, SWAC and NCAA Division I guidelines and regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes
• Coach student-athletes in their growth and development in the sport with techniques and fundamentals of their position and sport conditioning
• Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction
• Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition
• Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
• Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required
• Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards
• Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff
• Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff
• Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all guidelines and regulations regarding compliance issues
• Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning
• Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program
• Management of sport budget
• Maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play
• Requires significant influence and communication with executive leadership

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four to Five years of coaching experience on collegiate or high school level
• Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations
• Effective written/oral communication
• Sound judgment and maturity

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

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