Head Men’s Basketball Coach – University of Rhode Island

School: University of Rhode Island
Position: Head Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: A-10
Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Direct and coordinate all phases of a Division I NCAA basketball program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit, supervise and evaluate the University’s basketball program’s assistant coaches.

Recruit, teach, supervise and evaluate the program’s student-athletes and oversee their practice sessions, training and conditioning.

Work with the Associate Director of Athletics to develop and manage the budget for the basketball program.

Work with the Director of Athletics to coordinate fund-raising and public relations efforts: maintain a good working relationship with the University community, especially with the faculty and academic leadership; conduct public relations related to the men’s basketball program, including relations with media, alumni, boosters and the general public which reflect positively on the University.

Attend other engagements including, but not limited to, a TV show, a radio show; appearing at Athletics, University & community programs, as requested by the Director of Athletics.

Comply with all NCAA, University, and Atlantic 10 Conference policies and regulations.

Support the University’s academic goals and monitor the academic performance and social welfare of the program’s student athletes.

Represent the University at all appropriate conference and professional meetings.

Attend all monthly compliance meetings, and all other monthly mandatory Athletic Department and/or University meetings.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Demonstrated experience as a Division I head coach or five years minimum experience as an assistant basketball coach at the college level (preferably Division I) or professional level.

3. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting student athletes.

7. Demonstrated leadership skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with college students, alumni, staff, boosters and the media.

9. Demonstrated experience in fund-raising and public relations in athletics.

10. Demonstrated ability to adhere to the University, NCAA, and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations.

11. Demonstrated ability to support student athletes’ academic progress and achievements.

12. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

13. Appointment is subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

Applicant Information:

Follow link below for official job posting and application information.

Link: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/3252
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