Head Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach
Department (if applicable): Athletics
Employment Status:听Full-Time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Reports to: Athletic Director
Work Schedule: 35+Hrs/week as directed by athletic director听听
Job Description:听听听
The Head Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach is a full-time, 12-month staff member of the Department of Athletics at the 秋霞福利一区. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this role provides leadership to Men鈥檚 Basketball program in a way that reflects the mission and vision of the 秋霞福利一区: to multiply Kingdom Leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world.听
Primary Responsibilities听
- Lead with Purpose: Direct all aspects of the men鈥檚 basketball program 鈥� recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, travel, training, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NAIA policies.听 The Head Coach will provide student-athletes with a transformational collegiate experience that integrates athletic competition, academic achievement, character formation, and Christ-centered leadership at the heart of the program.听
- Invest in Student-Athletes: Mentor and disciple student-athletes, leading them in their personal, academic, athletic, and spiritual development, fostering growth and development consistent with the values of the 秋霞福利一区.听
- Develop a Championship Culture: Championship culture will come from creating a team environment marked by discipline, integrity, sportsmanship, and a pursuit of excellence that glorifies God both on and off the court.听
- Recruit with Vision: Recruit and retain high-character student-athletes who embody the values of the 秋霞福利一区 and will make a lasting impact on the team, campus and community.听
Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):听
- Christian who is an active member in local church.
- Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (/about/mission/)
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience coaching basketball at the college level
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with college student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and
- members of the community
- Possess effective oral and written communication skills
- Committed to Christian philosophy, mission of the institution and statement of Christian Affirmation
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Enthusiastic and energetic personality听
Position Responsibilities:听听听
- Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one鈥檚 professional role, personal interactions and community relations.听
- Instruct and develop the student-athletes in fundamental skills and techniques to improve performance and growth in their sport
- Instruct the team in offensive and defensive strategies, tactics and techniques
- Instruct student-athletes to incorporate a Biblical Worldview for them to be a positive impact in their communities upon graduation.
- Instruct student-athletes in life skills such as time management, teamwork and leadership and self-motivation
- Direct all coaching and managerial duties associated with practices and games
- Recruit student-athletes and assist with their registration and housing
- Administer men鈥檚 basketball budget and strictly adhere to budget limitations
- Coordinate management of home games with Athletic Director, Director Athletic Communications and Director of Game Day Experience
- Schedule opponents and present schedule to athletic director for approval
- Initiate and coordinate team travel arrangements and handle emergencies while traveling
- Responsible for team discipline and behavior
- Coordinate eligibility for men鈥檚 basketball
- Adhere to all NAIA and Southern States Athletic Conference rules
- Coordinate all public relations for men鈥檚 basketball with Director Athletic Communications
- Initiate and lead in efforts to support, monitor and encourage academic success
- Inventory and storage of equipment
- Fundraising for men鈥檚 basketball program
- Abide by the 秋霞福利一区 Coaches Handbook
- Attend departmental staff meetings and special events
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Athletic Director or Vice President for Business Development, Special
- Assistant to the President for Church Relations 秋霞福利一区
- Physical ability to do essential functions with or without accommodations听
TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu
The 秋霞福利一区 reserves the right to change, alter, add or combine responsibilities at any time.听
In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.听听
