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The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY invites applications for a part-time Head Coach for the men’s basketball team. Under the direction of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful Division 2 USCAA basketball program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies of the College as well as the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletics Association (HVIAC), and any other conference with which the College is affiliated. The Head Coach will be responsible for the training of the basketball team, with additional administrative responsibilities. Other job requirements are as follows:
- Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- This position does require the ability for regular physical exertion including heavy lifting (50 lbs) and exposure to weather.
- The position also requires the temperament and interpersonal skills to work well with college student-athletes who attend an academically rigorous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) institution where academic accommodations may be necessary and understood.
Summary of Responsibilities
Coaching/Teaching Duties:
- Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a successful, safe, and prudent manner.
- Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lesson plans for practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved.
- Schedule practice and game preparation sessions; work with Assistant Coach on practice scheduling and competition preparation.
Administrative Duties:
- Partner with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics to conduct ongoing recruitment programs through a variety of methods, with the goal to attract, select, and encourage enrollment of high caliber student-athletes
- Provide recruiting reports as requested to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Arrange and attend recruiting visits to schools, competitions, and recruiting events
- Maintain up-to-date basketball recruitment database, including contact information and all communication/interactions with recruits
- Arrange on-campus visits for recruits and meet with prospective students and families
- Participate in Open Houses, Accepted Students Receptions, and other relevant campus events
- Successfully manage budget and all expenditures
- Successfully manage fundraising efforts for the basketball team
Student Success and Retention:
- Monitor academic success of student-athletes and encourage high achievement
- Communicate with student-athlete academic advisor to ensure academic success
- Respond effectively to concerns expressed by student-athletes about athletic and non-athletic issues and refer students to appropriate offices on campus to address concerns (Student Affairs, Academic Support, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Financial Aid, etc.)
Team Administration:
- Attend all Intercollegiate Athletics coaches’ meetings
- Complete all paperwork in a timely manner including, rosters, purchase orders, meal expenses, eligibility forms, reimbursements, and competition forms
- Aid the Sports Information staff in getting materials from players and/or coaches as needed
- Distribute, collect, and inspect all basketball equipment
Community Outreach:
- Arrange a minimum of two (2) community service projects for the team each academic year
- Coordinate team members staffing at least one fundraising event at the Carrier Dome each semester
Supervision:
- Supervise Assistant Coach and work-study students as needed
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution
- One year of coaching experience at the club, high school, or college level
- Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching intercollegiate sports with the ability to recruit talented players for the program
- Knowledgeable and current on all USCAA/NCAA rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to the specific sport that is being coached
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current driver’s license and good driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of coaching experience at the club, high school, or college level
- Head coaching experience
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