The head basketball coach is responsible for the overall Men’s Basketball program; determines scholarship value and recruits student-athletes; provides instruction, demonstration, evaluation and teaching of sport to assure individual athletes and team reaches maximum potential. Monitor the academic progress of student athletes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of basketball coaching/teaching/playing experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements:

• Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Previous Division I college coaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, demonstration and teaching of sport s dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole
• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions within compliance periods
• Coaches team during scheduled events
• Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum level of team and individual performance
• Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high schools and community colleges
• Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities
• Works with Scholastic Supervisors and Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services to determine each student s academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists in making application, and recommends grants-in-aid
• Supervises all contact with prospective student-athletes to avoid violations of NCAA or other recruiting rules and regulations
• Assists in preparation of budget and administration of program
• Works within budget guidelines
• Determines amount/percentage of Athletic Scholarships and the awarding of said scholarship
• Determines competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams both inside and out of the Conference
• Recommends participation in post-season games, when invitations are received
• Oversees the purchase of uniforms and equipment
• Works closely with Scholastic Supervisor to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete
• Encourages each athlete to pursue a career goal and to graduate within a five-year period
• Ensures that athletes meet requirements established for athletic eligibility
• Assists in enforcement of mandatory study programs for freshman and upper classmen having academic difficulties; enforces Athletic Department requirements for class attendance, make-up course work, etc
• Consults with Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians regarding overall health of student athlete
• Consults with Strength & Conditioning Coach to determine team and individual conditioning program
• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations
• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate
• Maintains awareness of and supports the diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Athletics Department
• Participates in media-related activities including newspaper, television, radio interviews and new conferences
• Accepts speaking engagements and makes public appearances at schools, Aggie Clubs, banquets and civic organizations
• Provides individual counseling to student-athletes as need on personal problems, team performance, class schedules and the transition to college life
• Counsels each student athlete to set individual goals for improvement of performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

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