Head Men's Basketball Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université dynamique recherche un Head Coach pour son équipe de basket-ball masculin. Le candidat doit avoir une solide expérience en coaching et une formation pertinente, avec des compétences en communication et en leadership. Ce poste implique la supervision du programme, le soutien à la culture d'équipe, et l'engagement avec les anciens élèves et la communauté.

Qualifications

• Bachelors requis, Masters préféré.
• Expérience de coaching ou de jeu en athlétisme intercollégial préféré.
• Certification en premiers secours, CPR, AED requise.

Responsibilities

• Gérer tous les aspects du programme de basket-ball masculin.
• Développer une stratégie de recrutement et atteindre les objectifs fixés.
• Préparer et soumettre le budget annuel du sport.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Gestion du temps

Education

Bachelors

Masters (préféré)

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Training Certification

Job description

Keuka College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Coach for Men’s Basketball to lead and manage all aspects of the program. This includes recruiting and retaining student-athletes, ensuring academic and athletic eligibility, developing and executing practice and game plans, managing the program’s budget, scheduling competitions, and coordinating travel logistics. The Head Coach will supervise assistant coaches, foster alumni and community engagement, support fundraising initiatives, and promote the men’s basketball program within the college and broader community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a positive team culture and ensuring student-athletes and staff represent Keuka College with integrity during all practices, contests, and trips. The Head Coach must uphold and ensure compliance with all Keuka College, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop a competitive program consistent with the athletic department vision.
• Develop an overall recruitment strategy. Meet or exceed annual recruitment goals established in collaboration with the Director of Athletics; maintain or exceed optimal roster size annually.
• Monitor and support academic success and personal growth of each student-athlete towards retention and graduation.
• Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions within both traditional and non-traditional seasons as permitted by NCAA and departmental rules and regulations.
• Effectively teach individual skills, team concepts, and competitive values; plan and execute practice, conditioning, strength sessions, and game plans.
• Schedule use of facilities for practice and competitions. Responsible for arranging a competitive, balanced schedule. Collaborate with office partners on campus including strength and conditioning, sports medicine, health and counseling, and other support services to ensure that student-athletes are well prepared for competition and their overall development and growth.
• Ensure safety through careful monitoring of the condition of equipment and facilities utilized by the team. Responsible for submitting requests for repair, maintenance, and facility improvements as needed and in collaboration with department staff.
• Prepare and submit the sports’ annual budget and monitor all expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and a thoughtful use of resources.
• Initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team apparel and equipment – including uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate the hiring, training, and mentoring of assistant coaches and/or graduate assistants with the Director.
• Facilitate team travel arrangements.
• Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and mature conduct as the head coach of the program.
• Support annual fundraising and alumni outreach in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Office of Development.
• Ensure personal, team, and assistant coaches all adhere to all NCAA, conference, and college processes and rules.

Requirements

• Bachelors required, Masters, preferred.
• At least two years of coaching or playing experience in an intercollegiate athletics setting is strongly preferred.
• Must have time management flexibility and be able to sustain long work hours, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• First Aid, CPR, AED training certification required.