Head Coach Men's Basketball

Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support we empower students toward scholarly exploration creative expression and economic opportunity.

University Core Values: Integrity Community Excellence and Innovation

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Head Coach Mens Basketball.The Head Sports Coach is responsible for managing various aspects of the athletic team to which assigned including strength and conditioning practicing competing scheduling and student athlete retention. Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Work activities are performed under limited supervision working from established policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing planning and organizing own work within time process and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations requiring investigation and/or research or procedures.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Coaches: Team of student athletes
• Develops: Game strategy and position assignments
• Evaluates and Recruits: Qualified student athletes as well as ensures timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Monitors: Students class schedules grades and student athlete academic program.
• Manages: Purchases of uniforms equipment and supplies; including accountability for expense control of the sports budget.
• Adheres: To all rules and regulations set forth for the team and institution as well as the appropriate conference and athletic association.
• Collaborates: With personnel in the Athletics Department attends department meetings and activities and always represents the institution positively when interacting with the community alumni media and general public.
• Serves: on a variety of university and higher education committees as requested.
• Perform:
  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Masters degree in related field required
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role s
  
• At least 3 years in recruitment and supervisory role.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with the ability to develop reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking abilities with the capacity to analyze and resolve issues.
• Possess a proactive approach to responsibilities managing/leading others.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Office Suite databases CRM systems and related software.

Why you should apply:

West Liberty University offers generous benefits including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: the academic year employees their dependents and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.