Head Men's Basketball Coach
About The Position
Queens College is seeking a Head Men’s Basketball Coach. While this role is posted as full-time, we are open to both part-time and full-time candidates. The part-time position offers a salary of $35,000, where as the full-time position, which includes a dual-role opportunity within the department, offers a salary of $65,000. Both salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The Head Coach will be responsible for leading the program, planning and the development of the NCAA Division II basketball program competing in the East Coast Conference. This position is responsible for but not limited to, the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes; individual instruction; team training; player management; organization of team non-competitive related activities such as community service activities, fundraising, and alumni events; and the overall oversite of the program that must abide by all NCAA, ECC, CUNY, and Queens College rules and regulations. This position will also be responsible for a team budget and the administrative paperwork associated with the program. Upon arrival to the department, the coach must successfully pass a NCAA recruiting exam, defensive driving exam, sexual harassment class and first aid/CPR. The Queens College department of athletics offers varsity, intramural and recreational athletics opportunities to members of its campus community. The college sponsors 15 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level, with the Knights competing predominantly in the East Coast Conference. Queens College's department of athletics encourages all student-athletes to complete a meaningful academic degree program, participate fully in the college community and prepare for life after college athletics. For more information on athletics, please visit www.queensknights.com. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus in New York's "most diverse borough”, Queens College of the City University of New York enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. For 33 consecutive years Queens College has been cited by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s “Best Colleges”, citing its high-quality academics, affordability and diversity. Queens College was once again ranked a Best Regional College for the Northeast in the 2025 edition. In addition, U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges (2011) ranks QC among the top 20 public universities in its category “Best Universities—Master’s (North).” The college opened its first residence hall in August 2009. More information on Queens College can be found at www.qc.cuny.edu.
Requirements
- Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- organizational skills
- knowledge of NCAA rules
- established recruiting contacts and the ability to attract high quality student-athletes
- knowledge of and a commitment to NCAA rules and compliance
- familiar with Title IX requirements
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with at least four years coaching experience at an NCAA, D1 or D2 institution.
- Candidates should have a history of successful win-loss records and/or successful transformation of a program.
Responsibilities
- leading the program
- planning and the development of the NCAA Division II basketball program competing in the East Coast Conference
- recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes
- individual instruction
- team training
- player management
- organization of team non-competitive related activities such as community service activities, fundraising, and alumni events
- overall oversite of the program that must abide by all NCAA, ECC, CUNY, and Queens College rules and regulations
- responsible for a team budget and the administrative paperwork associated with the program
- successfully pass a NCAA recruiting exam, defensive driving exam, sexual harassment class and first aid/CPR
Benefits
- RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
