Head Men's Basketball Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred and at least four years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level with demonstrated ability to organize and develop a comprehensive recruiting plan; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: As Head Men’s Basketball Coach, direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of an NCAA Division II program under the supervision of the Director of Athletics.

• Supervision of assistant coaches, administrative staff, and or student work/interns with responsibilities for the overall operation of the program      
• Coordinate all coaching assignments for the entire basketball coaching staff including film breakdown, on-court responsibilities, and all administrative responsibilities with regards to team and recruiting travel.
• 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.
• Responsible for recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet MWSU’s admission standards and enrollment goals.
• In cooperation with the Assistant AD for Compliance, uphold all MWSU academic policies and assist, when appropriate, in counseling student-athletes relative to academic success, progress and eligibility
• Enforce University and athletic department policies and regulations regarding 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 Director of Athletics, an annual budget for the program and operate within the approved budget
• Provide signature review of all expenditures within the basketball operating budget, for submission to the Director of Athletics.
• Designate the responsibility for all team and travel, meals and ensure lodging with prompt resolution of accounts
• Prepare a competition schedule for approval by the Director of Athletics.
• Participate in public relations and promotions activities.
• Cultivate and solicit donors to meet the fundraising goals as established by the Director of Athletics.
• Establish and maintain positive relations with the media
• 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