Men's Basketball Coach

Tennessee Board of Regents•Tullahoma, TN

About The Position

Manage Men’s Basketball program within confines set by Athletic Director, the NJCAA and the TCCAA rules. Assess student-athlete skills. Recruit student athletes motivated to graduate from Motlow State and be the best they can be both on and off the court. Ensure each student-athlete on the team is on a path to graduate, competes on the basketball court at the highest level, and ensure that each student-athlete remains financially and academically eligible to participate in athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution
Two years’ experience as a head basketball coach or four years’ experience as an assistant coach at the college level or four years’ experience as a head basketball coach at the high school or AAU level.
Knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) rules.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Strong working knowledge of NJCAA and TCCAA Rules and understanding of all NJCAA and TCCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA, student-athletes and student programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and other stakeholders to facilitate student and program success

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution
Two years’ experience as a head basketball coach or four years’ experience as an assistant coach at the college level or four years’ experience as a head basketball coach at the high school level.
Knowledge of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) rules.
Ability to be credentialed to teach in a discipline offered at Motlow State.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Manage Men’s Basketball program within confines set by Athletic Director, the NJCAA and the TCCAA rules.
Work within the confines of the existing program budget as determined by the athletic director.
Compile, prepare and submit all reports or proper documents required for management of the program, student-athletes and student-athlete transfers within established timelines.
Adhere to NJCAA and TCCAA rules.
Report any activities or situations that may be violations of Motlow policies, and NJCAA or TCCAA rules to the Athletic Director immediately
Organize and direct team activities, including practice, conditioning, study hall, and all game-day activities.
Organize and conduct team activities that benefit surrounding communities.
Motivate student-athletes to perform at their peak level on the court or field and in the classroom.
Secure personnel and equipment to film games and keep accurate game statistics
Conduct in-season and offseason planning; including scheduling, equipment, field or court maintenance, student-athlete financial aid, student-athlete eligibility, road-trip accommodations, etc. in a timely manner as determined by the Athletic Director
Assist the Sports Information Director with promotion of their program through media interviews, updated statistics, photo opportunities, etc.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Motlow State on the court and field as well as in the community
Cultivate relationships with high schools that support and enhance recruiting of high-caliber student-athletes
Recruit student-athletes, while complying with all NJCAA and TCCAA rules, who are motivated to become the best they can be on and off the court or field and who are motivated to graduate from Motlow State.
Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes.
Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone throughout the recruitment process.
Conduct fundraising opportunities and activities as approved by the Athletic Director
Ensure cleanliness and organization of their team locker rooms, facilities and office areas, as well as keep the weight room and training room functional.
Coaches who do not teach will be assigned additional duties commiserate with their educational and work background for 15-hours a week of non-athletic service to the college.
Other duties as assigned