Head Coach Mens Basketball

Head Coach Men's Basketball

Summary:

Reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Responsible for providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the NCAA intercollegiate athletic program (Varsity / JV); administration and management of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for his/her student athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Function Conducts all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures encompassed in the NCAA, the athletic conference, College, and athletic department policies and procedures manual, with an understanding that failure to do so may lead to sanctions up to and including termination. Ensures compliance with all NCAA, athletic conference, and Spring Hill College rules and regulations. Accurately completes all required NCAA compliance forms, reports and related processes on time. Promptly reports any suspected violation (including possible violations committed personally or by any other member of the athletics department staff, SHC compliance related offices and staff, student athletes, or boosters) of NCAA, athletic conference or SHC Athletics rules to the Compliance Coordinator, Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) or Director of Athletics. Ensures all subordinate assistant coaches comply with all NCAA, athletic conference, and athletic department rules, policies and procedures by providing regular training, mentoring and oversight. Assures all team members accurately complete NCAA and Spring Hill College compliance forms and attend all required educational sessions sponsored by the sport coach and the athletic department. Attends all department staff and NCAA compliance education meetings as required or as requested. Assures use of JumpForward by all team personnel for all recruiting and compliance related tasks. Implements and maintains standards of performance consistent with athletic department academic and athletic expectations. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates assistant coaching staff and student workers for his/her sport. Works collaboratively with the office of admissions and the athletic recruiting liaison to recruit quality student athletes within college, conference and NCAA policies and procedures. Establishes an environment that encourages her/his student-athletes to strive for academic excellence by regularly monitoring student athletes' class schedules, academic progress toward degree, team study halls and missed class time per athletic department policies and procedures. Places a high priority on providing guidance, encouragement and moral support for team members to promote student athlete well-being. Coordinates with athletic training staff for the proper prevention and care of athletic related injuries. Conducts effective practices and designs game plans and strategies designed to bring success. Prepares and manages the program operating budget in conjunction with the athletic director. Schedules athletic contests and scrimmages within NCAA and departmental guidelines. Organizes and manages the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of team uniforms and equipment. Manages travel arrangements and home game logistics for the team. Designs and implements appropriate weight training, conditioning, and off-season programs. Maintains appropriate communications with student athletes and parents. Conducts community service and community engagement projects each semester. Assists intercollegiate athletics with fundraising for the sports program. Establishes effective public relations to promote the team on campus and in the community. Participates in professional development opportunities at the local, conference and national level. Maintains membership in the NCAA national coach's association for the sport. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation. h To apply for the Head Men's Basketball Coach position, send a letter of application, resume, and names (including full contact information) of five professional references to Ms. Franney Schulz at fschulz@shc.edu, Athletics Office Manager.