Head Mens Basketball Coach

Agency

Department

The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational athletic and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches and insuring the general welfare and the development of the studentathlete. Responsibilities include establishing a firstyear NAIA basketball program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Universitys Basketball program based on equity integrity and compliance with all NAIA regulations.
• Responsible for game day personnel visiting teams arrival coordinating locker room usage preevent coordination postevent cleanup athletic facilities usage etc.
• Assist with guiding the Eagle Athletics Branding efforts
• Identifies new and creative means to attract fans to various events
• Assists with format for home events for PA announcers sponsors announcements upcoming activities and activities sponsored by organizations during games and matches.
• Athletic Department Liaison for studentlife activities mascots studentled organizations.
• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the Universities Athletic Program.
• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
• Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes injuries and in administering the institutions athletic drug testing policy.
• Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of studentathletes.
• Assist the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the basketball program which includes basketball camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.
• Maintains athletic facility in a manner to ensure wellbeing of athletes and viability of athletic competition.
• Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship integrity a competitive spirit and the importance of academics.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events which may include driving a fullsize passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.

• This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in physical education kinesiology education related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three 3 years coaching experience at the NAIA JC or NCAA level.
• Knowledge of NAIA NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and work independently.
• Effective communication and discipline skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues management athletes and other stakeholders.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions exposure to high noise levels standing throughout the day the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an asneeded basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of FERPA conflict of interest and other athletics compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Texas State/TAMUS ethical requirements/standards

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

To be considered for this position your application must be submitted no later than April 27 2025.

To apply: Upload your cover letter resume and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact

All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.