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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 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.
This position receives general supervision from the Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics. The Head Coach exercises close supervision of the assistant coaches and managers; oversight of athletes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of related experience, which could include a combination of college coaching, professional, high school, AAU or club experience.
Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to recruit and develop student-athletes academically and athletically.
- Possess good communication and organizational skills.
- Understanding of NCAA, West Coast Conference and USD rules and regulations and academic expectations of the University.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
- Heartsaver CPR /AED certification required. Must have this certificate within 6 weeks of employment.
- NCAA Division I Coaches Certification required, (yearly). Must have this certification within 6 weeks of employment.
- California driver’s license required within six weeks of employment.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic and recruiting events.
- Successful completion of required background checks.
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