CONTRACT PERIOD: 12-month

POSITION AVAILABLE: March 20th 2023

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects in leading a competitive NAIA men’s basketball program and provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and to carry out the objectives of the university athletic program.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to: off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities including Oscar Williams Field House and Anchor D Arena.
• Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.
• Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, and administration.
• Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.
• Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes
• Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.
• Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented.
• Commit to all NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics Department policies and procedures. Advise student-athletes in their day to day activities.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.
• Responsible for team fundraising activities and maintaining quota numbers.
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.
• Be able to transport team to the contests, and be responsible for their well-being.
• Could be exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned by the or his/her designee

The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Previous successful coaching experience and/or playing experience and recruiting at the collegiate level. Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting. Excellent written/oral communication, as well as demonstrate strong organizational skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred

• Letter of Application

• Resume

• Three Reference, current addresses and phone numbers

• All Unofficial Transcripts

• Self-Identification of Disability Form

• Self-Identification of Veterans Form