The Head Men’s Basketball Coach manages the OCU Men’s Basketball program in a manner that reflects the values and mission of the department and University, serving as a role model and mentor to the student athletes in order to reinforce the highest standards of conduct.  The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a member of the OCU Athletics team and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and conduct practices and athletic training programs that will result in a highly competitive men’s basketball program.
• Teach advanced level offensive and defensive skills, game and team strategies.
• Develop, and oversee the coaching skills of the assistant coach.
• Establish and enforce standards of conduct and behavior for team members.
• Remain current with and utilize successful coaching strategies and techniques.

Recruitment Responsibilities:

• Responsible to develop and oversee a successful recruitment program of student athletes for men’s basketball; identify and recruit highly skilled athletes within the rules, policies and procedures established by OCU, the Sooner Athletic Conference and the NAIA.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with the athletic director, assistant coach, and other key campus constituents.
• Coordinate the development and of recruitment materials; approve final products.
• Develop a campus visitation program for prospective student athletes and their parents; maintain close communication with prospects and their parents throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with representatives from the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Admissions.
• Make final determination of scholarship offers to student athletes; staying at all times within the regulations of NAIA, Sooner Athletic conference, the athletic department, and the university.
• Meet recruitment roster goals as determined by the Athletic Director

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach varsity sports class for academic credit; following all requirements established by the academic unit.
• Develop and regularly monitor the academic status of each player; develop programs or services to support and encourage academic success.
• Develop a strategic plan that will significantly improve the 5-year graduation rate of team members.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Sooner Conference and NAIA rules by team coaches and players.
• Prepare competitive fall and spring men’s basketball schedules and present to Athletic Director for approval.
• Manage, assign and oversee all administrative tasks related to home games and events; schedule games & facility, hire officials and other support personnel, equipment set-up; communicate and coordinate game management responsibilities with the Athletic Director.
• Plan & lead team meetings or assign specific responsibilities to the assistant coach.
• Hire, supervise, and conduct performance reviews of assistant coaches.
• Initiate disbursement of scholarships to student-athletes, within NAIA and university guidelines after review and approval by the Athletic Director.
• Establish and regularly monitor all aspects of the budget, including requisitions, travel expenses, and other purchases; ensure compliance with all university purchasing and budget regulations; complete monthly reconciliation of charge card expenses and submit for approval to the AD.
• Coordinate maintenance and facility improvements.
• Attend departmental staff meetings and special events; provide leadership and support for departmental activities and efforts.

External Relations and Development Responsibilities:

• Increase the team’s visibility and presence on campus and within the Oklahoma City community.
• In conjunction with the Sports Information Director, develop promotional public relation pieces and plan on and off-campus public relations events and activities.
• Organize and develop an active booster club for men basketball program; develop club leadership, fund-raising and club activities.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with faculty, students and staff.
• Develop a close working relationship with the local media.
• Develop a highly visible presence in the Oklahoma City community by participating in and speaking at local business club meetings.
• Develop and implement a plan to maintain and/or re-establish supportive relationships with alumni.
• Develop and administer basketball coaching clinic(s) to be held on campus during the off-season.
• Develop a close relationship with coaches of state and regional high schools and junior colleges.
• Prepare and implement a multi-year development plan that will substantially increase revenue and subsidize the university budget allocated for the men’s basketball program.
• Attend, participate and support university-wide activities and events; increase team visibility by supporting student-athlete participation in university activities and events.
• Develop relationships with campus student groups and other constituents to increase game attendance.
• Develop and administer youth soccer camps to be held on campus during the off-season.

Other:

Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Directo

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of student-athlete recruitment principles.
• Knowledge of student-athlete scholarship process.
• Ability to demonstrate basketball skill and technique and other physical conditioning.
• Ability to establish a productive rapport with team members.
• Familiarity with academic requirements for student-athletes.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with faculty, students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to represent the basketball team and athletic programs including skill in developing promotional materials and skill in public speaking/presentation.
• Knowledge of fund-raising activities in support of athletic programs and teams.
• Ability to obtain a CDL for team travel.
• Technical fluency to effectively use computers, software, applications, and social media platforms as required.