Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Lafayette College

School: Lafayette College
Position: Head Men's Basketball Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: Patriot League
Description:

Lafayette College, located in Easton, PA, invites nominations and applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of the varsity intercollegiate basketball program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the College, Conference and the NCAA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coach the sport of men’s basketball and develop a team cohesive with the excellent tradition and history associated with Lafayette College and the Patriot League.
  • Recruiting and assessment of appropriate student-athletes with excellent academic backgrounds to a NCAA Division I institution.  Manage scholarship allocation to recruit and enroll the ideal student-athletes to the program.
  • Oversee player development.
  • Possess knowledge and abide by NCAA and Patriot League rules and regulations.
  • Conduct meetings with assistant coaches and distribute practice area assignments.
  • Attend department meetings.
  • Coordinate with the athletic administration the hiring of assistant coaches, expenditure and monitoring of the budget, scheduling of opponents, awarding of athletic scholarship, eligibility, facility requests for games, practices, equipment purchases, major repairs, game administration and work orders, and team travel advances including transportation, lodging and meals.
  • Advise student-athletes.
  • Coordinate fund-raising and development activities.
  • Perform speaking engagements to solicit positive public relations for the program and the department in the community.
  • Work closely with Sports Medicine for the care and prevention of athletic injuries and support the overall education program for student-athletes, including but not limited to leadership development, drug and alcohol education, social justice and sexual assault prevention.
  • Coordinate information and game results with Athletic Communications to obtain publicity for the program.
  • Serve as a liaison with various support groups both internal and external.
  • Performance of all other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
– Five (5) years of successful collegiate coaching experience;
– High degree of knowledge of NCAA Division I basketball programs and what is required to achieve success at that level;
– Evidence of effective leadership and the ability to manage and motivate others;
– Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to compliance with NCAA and Patriot League regulations;
– Evidence of strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external constituents;
– Evidence of a strong ability to recruit and develop players on and off the court;
– Successful record of and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Nominations for the position and questions concerning the job requirements or hiring process should be directed to: [email protected]

 
Applicant Information:

Follow link below for complete job posting and application information.
Link: https://collegiatesportsassociates.com/current-opportunities/lafayette
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