Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Position Summary

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach’s responsibilities will include directing all phases of a competitive Basketball program.

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Education Required

• A desire to work in a Christian Higher Education atmosphere is necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s preferred.

Experience Required

• Collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Minimum of three years (five preferred) of successful collegiate coaching experience or equivalent (head coaching preferred).

Duties

Duties will include but are not limited to: recruiting, scheduling, practice and game administration, spiritual mentoring of players, academic advising, and budgetary control, other administrative duties as assigned by the athletic director, and promoting the academic success of the student-athlete.

• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development, motivation, and inspiration of students.
• Work directly with the Director of Athletics to ensure the success and safety of the program.
• Periodically work with the athletic trainers to develop rehabilitation programs for athletes who have been injured.
• Recommends purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment and supplies, as deemed appropriate.
• Ability to model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values on and off the field of play with colleagues, scholar-athletes, parents, and the larger community.
• Contribute to brand awareness through community events, seasonal programs, camps, and clinics
• Contribute to the creation of daily/weekly social media content
• Provide instruction that will benefit the students athletes skills and character.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Desired Qualities

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be committed to serving Him and His church.
• Endorse without reservation our mission and standards of conduct.

Other Information

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Part-time)