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The Men’s Basketball Head Coach will report directly to the Sr. Associate Athletics Director of External Relations and Revenue Generation. The Head Coach will be a positive, energetic leader with the ability to reach, motivate and recruit student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a NCAA Division I men’s basketball program including, but not limited to, managing day-to-day operations; recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; practice and game day preparation and coaching; budget management; hiring and supervising assistant coaches; assisting with fundraising and adherence to NCAA, Mountain West Conference and University rules; and developing positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community.
This is a position in the CSU – Management Personnel Plan (MPP), and serves at the pleasure of the President. This position will require adherence to University compliance training such as: Conflict of Interest and Ethics, AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention, Information Security, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The person hired for this position may be required to complete an outside employment disclosure statement in accordance with Title V of the California Code of Regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement practices and game day coaching strategies.
- Promote an environment that fosters individual and team development.
- Evaluate and recruit academically and athletically qualified student athletes who can be successful in an academic environment and will contribute athletically.
- Create and reinforce an environment of academic achievement, expectations and success that supports and encourages academic progress and graduation.
- Monitor the academic progress of student athletes.
- Operate the sport program with integrity and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, department and university regulations.
- Solicits gifts and cultivates relationships with donors and prospects on a regular basis in accordance with the department’s fundraising goals and strategic plan.
- Assists with cultivating relationships with season ticket holders and sponsors in accordance with the department’s revenue generation goals and strategic plan.
- Hire, train, evaluate, supervise and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
- Manage designated resources within budgeted allocations, according to university and department procedures and in a responsible manner.
- Comply with all Mountain West Conference and department policies that related to travel and budget.
- Foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the university community.
- Proactively engage in local and regional group meetings and organizations. Seek out public speaking engagements as often as possible to promote the program and university.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of collegiate and high school basketball.
- Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak publicly without difficulty.
- Strong commitment to the retention and academic achievement of student athletes.
- Demonstrated skill in training and instructing collegiate student athletes.
- Knowledge of current coaching methodology.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in managing an intercollegiate sport team that includes exercising independent discretion and judgement.
- Ability to assist in the management of operational and grand-in-aid budgets.
- Knowledge and understanding of the collegiate model of intercollegiate athletics.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in University, NCAA and Mountain West Conference rules and regulations.
- Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions.
- Ability to act as a mentor.
- Sensitivity to equity and diversity issues.
- Willingness and ability to participate in fundraising, revenue development, and budget development.
- Experience in organizing and motivating student athletes for maximum performance levels.
- Ability to work, communicate and develop rapport with students, alumni, administration and community groups.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to travel frequently throughout the year.
- Possession of a California Driver’s License.
- Ability to hire, train, evaluate and supervise employees.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience in related field
- A minimum of 5 years of basketball coaching experience or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience and success at the college or professional level
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
- Demonstrated commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes
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