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The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the NCAA Division I Basketball Program within the Mission of the University and its Philosophy of Intercollegiate Athletics. The head basketball coach will hold academic requirements and pursuits as a matter of highest priority and will actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically and acquire a degree. The head basketball coach directly supervises all assistant coaches, players and managers. The coach also has overall responsibility for budget development, adherence and administration; recruitment and retention of student-athletes; adherence to NCAA, conference and University regulations in regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; the scheduling of athletic practices and contests; and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will assist in sports promotional and fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate.
As Head Basketball Coach, direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an NCAA Division I program under the supervision of the Executive Director of Athletics.
- Supervision of assistant coaches with delegated responsibilities for the overall maintenance of the program
- Supervision of all student-athletes in a coordinated and planned program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.
- In cooperation with the Associate/Assistant Director(s) of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services, uphold all University academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility.
- Maintain APR scores above NCAA requirements.
- Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations in regard to the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs by team members
- Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with student-athletes
- Recommend to the Executive Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget
- Responsibility for the purchase of supplies and equipment as approved by the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, plus equipment distribution and inventory control.
- Responsibility for all team and individual travel, meals and lodging with prompt resolution of accounts
- Prepare and organize a representative schedule for approval by the Executive Director of Athletics. Consideration should be given to the academic life of student-athletes, i.e., missed class time, examination periods and other factors that would adversely affect their academic success as per department policy
- Participation in public relations, promotion and fund-raising activities as conducted by the University and/or department.
- Maintain professional growth through attending meetings, coaches clinics, workshops, etc.
- Assist in Conference, regional and national events hosted by the University
- Assist in the organization of any team and/or department awards presentations to student-athletes
- Establish and maintain positive relations with the media
Responsibility for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to the University with adherence to admissions and athletic department policies and procedures in this regard.
- Knowledge of and adherence to all University, NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures with special attention to recruiting, eligibility, admissions and financial aid
- Annually make recommendations to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Business and Director of Financial Aid for the awarding of Athletic Grants-in-Aid for both new and continuing students-athletes
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