The Richard L. Whitmore Jr. Head Coach for Men's Basketball

Colby College•Colby, KS

About The Position

ALL interested applicants should apply via Parker Executive Search using the link HERE. Any applications received via the Colby College Website unless specifically asked will NOT be considered. Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 32 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level. The department also includes the campus recreation program and hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. More than one-third of Colby’s 2,300 students participate in intercollegiate sports and, in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department. The College is home to a state-of-the-art athletics complex which is among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast. The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks a full-time head coach of men’s basketball, with benefits. In the context of Colby’s commitment to comprehensive excellence, the head coach is responsible for the leadership, direction, instruction, supervision, and coaching of a men’s basketball program that can compete consistently at the top of the NESCAC and Division III. Highly qualified applicants have a proven experience in recruiting, retaining and coaching diverse student athletes at the championship level. Qualified candidates also have experience in fundraising, alumni engagement, and a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the NESCAC and NCAA. The selected candidate is responsible to build the men’s basketball team into a top program in NESCAC and nationally and must be able to identify and develop athletes capable of achieving the highest level of success. The head coach will also be responsible for all aspects involved in running a basketball program, including budget management, travel, equipment needs, and supervision of assistant coaches. It is essential this person uphold the values of the College and the department while building athletes of character who contribute in the classroom and in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with a successful collegiate basketball environment preferred
Successful track record of fostering and maintaining working relationships with various athletic constituents
Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate basketball
Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic planning
Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgement and discretion
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds
Ability to work weekends and nights

Responsibilities

Responsible for management and administration of an intercollegiate men’s basketball program that competes regularly for NESCAC championships.
Create a dynamic and inclusive recruiting plan for the basketball program.
Lead the effort to recruit the most high achieving student athletes, including those from geographically and demographically diverse populations.
Analyze performance and successfully instruct athletes in game techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletic competition.
Develop student athletes of character who are committed to fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion.
Demonstrate the desire and initiative to learn new functions to advance coaching skills.
Show commitment to excellence in carrying out duties and responsibilities.
Mentor and coach future leaders by providing guidance, feedback and support to maximize performance and establish a supportive environment for professional development.
Understand students’ academic needs, communicate with academic liaisons, identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and guidance when necessary.
Understand how resources such as money, time, technology, equipment, buildings, and people should be utilized to meet the program's strategic goals.
Create strategies to successfully reach fundraising goals that are collaboratively developed between the head coach, director of athletics (or equivalent) and the director of Friends of Athletics.
Enhance ongoing engagement with internal and external entities, including Friends of Colby Basketball, the C Club, and the greater Waterville community.
Exercise effective upward, downward and horizontal communications with tact, courtesy and respect.
Comply with all guidelines, rules, and regulations set forth by Colby College, the NESCAC, and the NCAA.
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce to the college’s overall success.
A secondary responsibility within the Department of Athletics will be added, depending on the qualifications of the applicant.