Head Coach – Men’s Basketball

Anderson University; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University’s Office of Athletics seeks a full-time Head Men’s Basketball Coach to lead a Division II program aligned with the university’s Christian mission. The role emphasizes development of student-athletes academically and athletically within a faith-based context.

The head coach will recruit, supervise staff, manage practices and competitions, and may take on fundraising responsibilities and additional athletic department duties. Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum five years progressive coaching experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and South Atlantic Conference.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated Christian mission alignment and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a competitive NCAA Division II basketball program.
• Recruit and retain quality student-athletes for the program.
• Select and supervise assistant coaches; oversee practices and competitions.
• Coordinate fundraising events and other athletic department duties.
• Fulfill secondary duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Recruiting

Program development

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Anderson University’s Office of Athletics invites applications for the role of full-time Head Basketball Coach. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective and competitive NCAA Division II Basketball program that aligns strongly with the Christian mission of the University. Effective recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes is integral to this position. The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the Basketball program, including ongoing development of the student-athletes both inside and outside the classroom and will be expected to foster an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social growth of the student-athletes. Additional responsibilities include selecting and supervising excellent assistant coaching staff, managing all in-season and out-of-season practices, competitions, and other University fundraising events. The head coach should be prepared to fulfill any secondary duties within the Athletic Department or needed by the Vice President of Athletics. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years progressive coaching experience; master’s degree preferred. Knowledge and compliance of all rules and guidelines set by the NCAA Division II and South Atlantic Conference required. Ability to uphold confidentiality, work collaboratively and exhibit Anderson University’s Christian mission through all interactions also required. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills essential.

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