This individual will be responsible for the organization and direction of our Division I Men’s Basketball Program. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: identifying and hiring a capable staff; recruiting; retaining qualified student-athletes capable of competing and succeeding at the Division 1 level; organizing and planning practices; developing a competitive schedule; building a championship level culture within the program; managing athletic grant and aid; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; complying with all NCAA, Summit League, and institutional regulations; budget management; participation in community outreach activities; and assisting with the promotion of the Team, as well as the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of all men’s basketball staff members; with the staff, plan and direct the training of their student athletes; assesses player’s skills and design strategies to enhance each player’s skills; works directly with student athletes at practices; teach and demonstrate proper techniques; facilitate game preparation; manage in-game adjustments and decisions
• Evaluate, determine and direct the priorities of the program as it regards budget preparation, equipment purchasing, team travel, practice scheduling, and game schedules
• Demonstrate concern for the academic pursuits of the student athletes by working closely with the Academic Success Department to ensure adherence to department, university and NCAA academic policies, as well as initiate and monitor personal academic goals for each individual. This includes setting individual graduation rate goals and meeting the NCAA APR rate for the team. Study, know and follow all University, Summit League and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Direct, monitor, and be actively involved in the process of evaluating, and recruiting, prospective student athletes capable of success in the Summit League and in Division I Nationally.
• Engage the public, donors and media in support of the Program by attending community functions representing UNO.

Impact on the Organization

• The Men’s Basketball Head Coach will manage an operational budget near $400,000 and manage a team consisting of 5 FTE positions.

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