Job Description
About Us:
Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title:
Head Men's Basketball Coach Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified Department:
LSUA Chancellor - Athletics (Tyler Scott Unsicker (00071869)) Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade:
Athletic Coach Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO
Director of Athletics SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of a successful Men's Basketball program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting in the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes Directs and manages assistant coach, including the delegation and prioritization of administrative responsibilities Manages and monitors assigned budget within the framework of the University Responsible for the search/recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes Works closely with Sports Medicine staff and team physicians to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the student-athletes Assists the Generals Athletic Association (GAA) in fundraising activities/events Develops a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and actively seeks to develop new performance methods and strategies Create a positive and inclusive culture where student-athletes can grow and flourish Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable LSUA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed. POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Full-time Assistant Coach Student managers MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Experience:
Collegiate coaching experience. May include Graduate level coaching experience. Other:
Strong organizational and communication skills; and high ethical standards. Comprehensive computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications. Ability to operate within and enhance a team environment. Ability to self-start, be creative, show initiate, and meet established goals and deadlines Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess: A working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations; Coaching experience at the NAIA level; Collegiate and/or professional level playing experience; and A current commercial driver's license (CDL) and/or willingness to attain one. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or assigned by the Director of Athletics. Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None Special Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu. Posting Date:
June 1, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): June 30, 2026 Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana's Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College ("LSU"), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
