Head Mens Basketball Coach
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
This position directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for the men’s basketball Program. Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition and oversees the planning of the program activities while developing high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom and athletic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field
- Five (5) years coaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in any field
- Collegiate coaching experience
- Demonstrated successful coaching experience at the collegiate level
Responsibilities
- Recruit quality student athletes to participate in the men’s basketball program for New Mexico Highlands University which is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
- Continually assess athletic ability and improvement and provide high levels of guidance to assist improvement of student athletes in these areas
- Demonstrated success working with limited resources
- Participate and generate in fundraising activities for the men’s basketball program and athletic department
- Develop high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom and in the athletic environment
- Develop performance standards for athletes and coaches to achieve high levels of competition
- Assess athletic improvement regarding student athletes and provide high levels of guidance to assist improvement of athletes in these areas
- Utilize researched based methods of instruction to ensure that athletes receive high quality coaching
- Organize, plan and implement practice and game plans to ensure that NMHU athletes have a chance to compete at the highest levels
- Provide mentorship to student athletes and provide a social and academic network for the athletes to use if they need additional assistance in these areas
- Provide assistance to the athletic department if needed including but not limited to supervising other athletic events, working alongside NMHU athletes in community service projects, and assisting the Athletic Director with any additional reasonable requests
- Provide proper supervision to athletes on road trips
- Schedule non-conference men’s basketball games
- Promote the men’s basketball program in a positive manner
- Supervise the men’s basketball program in accordance to the RMAC and NCAA rules and regulations
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Maintain regular attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
