Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Muhlenberg College • Mount Vernon, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, under the supervision of the Athletic Director, is fully responsible for the planning and management of the Men’s Basketball program. This assignment is a 12-month appointment with eligibility to all benefits available to full-time members of the College staff. Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coaching & Creating a Positive Student-Athlete Experience Provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department. Administer a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies. Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes, and members of the Muhlenberg campus community. Focus on player development through individual and team practices, training sessions and film analysis including practice film, game film, and opponent scouting reports. Achieve team success within and beyond the conference. Hire, mentor and supervise coaching staff and student managers. Community & Alumni Engagement Promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations. Lead and participate in Division of College Life and College-wide committees and initiatives. Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics. Student-Athlete Recruiting & Retention Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the Director of Athletics & Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long-term recruiting goals are being achieved. Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals. Oversee on-campus recruiting, including attending College recruitment events, and organizing campus visits with recruits. Participate in off-campus recruiting, including showcases and camps on a year-round basis. Professional Development In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, and leadership practices and skills. Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs. Including but not limited to game management duties. While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience preferred, or a combination of professional and athletic experience leading to a similar qualification required.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III philosophy of athletics and adherence to NCAA regulations regarding operation of athletic programs.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to pass Muhlenberg College driving test.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with a varied audience, including but not limited to students, parents, College employees, alumni, and community relations.
• Ability to travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the team.
• Ability to manage all transportation, including driving vans when necessary.
• Daily, in-person office hours are expected.
• Ability to travel and adapt to varying schedules, including evening and weekend hours, in accordance with the needs of the team.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.
• Administer a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.
• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes, and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.
• Focus on player development through individual and team practices, training sessions and film analysis including practice film, game film, and opponent scouting reports.
• Achieve team success within and beyond the conference.
• Hire, mentor and supervise coaching staff and student managers.
• Promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.
• Lead and participate in Division of College Life and College-wide committees and initiatives.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics.
• Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the Director of Athletics & Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long-term recruiting goals are being achieved.
• Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.
• Oversee on-campus recruiting, including attending College recruitment events, and organizing campus visits with recruits.
• Participate in off-campus recruiting, including showcases and camps on a year-round basis.
• In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, and leadership practices and skills.
• Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs. Including but not limited to game management duties.

Benefits

• Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays, vacation, sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided life insurance, work/life balance policies, and retirement.
• Waiting periods may apply.
• In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees