Head Men's Basketball Coach

POSITION: Head Mens Basketball Coach

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Vice President/ Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Tiffin University located in Tiffin OH

JOB TYPE: Full-time

GRANT-FUNDED: No

SOC CODE: 27-2022

General Job Description for the Head Mens Basketball Coach:

Tiffin University a proud NCAA Division II Athletics member in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) seeks a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as the Head Coach for Mens Basketball. The Head Coach for Mens Basketball will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the athletic program including but not limited to recruiting coaching mentoring student-athletes developing training plans organizing competitions and ensuring compliance with NCAA and university policies. This position requires an individual committed to academic excellence personal development of student-athletes and contributing to the overall success of Tiffin University Athletics.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for the Head Mens Basketball Coach:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching program for the Mens Basketball program improving athletes skills techniques and performance.
• Plan organize and lead practice sessions workouts and competitions.
• Provide in-game coaching feedback and adjustments to optimize team performance.
• Analyze and assess team and individual performances develop strategies for improvement and prepare student-athletes for competitions.
• Recruit scout and retain talented student-athletes to meet program goals and NCAA compliance.
• Foster an inclusive positive and motivating environment for student-athletes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes in their academic athletic and personal development.
• Monitor the health and safety of athletes during practice workouts and competitions.
• Collaborate with assistant coaches athletic trainers and other staff to support student-athletes well-being.
• Ensure the team adheres to all NCAA Division II GMAC and institutional rules and regulations.
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics to establish goals and expectations for the program and monitor its progress.
• Assist in managing program budgets equipment and other resources to ensure operational efficiency.
• Plan and organize team travel including transportation lodging and meals for away games and events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumni boosters and other stakeholders to support fundraising and community engagement initiatives.
• Assist with academic monitoring to ensure student-athletes maintain NCAA eligibility and meet university academic standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings professional development activities and staff training as required.
• Represent the university at various athletic community and recruiting events.
• Support other departments within the university to ensure overall student-athlete success and engagement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications for the Head Mens Basketball Coach:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Masters degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Proven experience as a head coach assistant coach or relevant coaching experience at the collegiate level preferably in NCAA Division II.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules regulations and compliance policies.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student-athletes staff and university personnel.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Tiffin University emphasizing academic success and personal development.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Preferred:

• Previous head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience in recruiting student-athletes to NCAA Division II programs.
• Knowledge of sports analytics and performance analysis tools.
• CPR AED and First Aid certification.

Working Conditions:

• Work will involve evenings weekends and travel for competitions and recruiting activities.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods demonstrating sport-specific techniques and attending practices and competitions under varying weather conditions.
• The Head Coach will be expected to work collaboratively within the athletics department and the broader university community.

Why Join Tiffin University

Tiffin University offers a collaborative mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation transparency and partnershipand provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Tiffin University we believe in taking care of our employees. Thats why all full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health financial security and work-life balance:

• Medical dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical dental and vision expenses.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Generous paid annual and sick leave plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates all employment decisions are made without regard to race sex or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer