Head Men's Basketball Coach/Game Day Administrator
The head coach serves as the program leader for men’s basketball. As head coach, this individual is responsible for operating a program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character. This position is also responsible for the supervision of Rec & Club Sports programming for undergraduate students.
Position Title: Head Men's Basketball Coach/Game Day Administrator
Position Type: Staff
Employee Group: Administrative
Time Status: Full-Time
Annual Hours: 1734
# of Months: 10
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Dates: August 1 – May 31
Education Required:
Minimum of 3 years assistant coach experience, or 2 years head coach experience at the college or high school level; playing experience.
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
1. Ability to administer NCAA Division III intercollegiate program(s), including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and practice plans.
2. Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport.
3. Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education.
5. Ability to be a team player within the department and the college.
6. Good judgment and problem solving skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8. Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development.
Special Working Conditions: Required to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Primary Duties:
1. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques, and strategies in preparation for competition.
2. Coordinate general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans).
3. Communicate with the athletic trainer, sports information director, and department administrators as needed.
4. Establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes.
5. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting activities.
6. Supervise part-time assistant coaches and graduate assistants.
7. Plan and operate a successful summer camp.
8. Provide leadership to service learning projects/missions experiences.
9. Coordinate the Rec Sports program in the spring.
10. Oversee the allocation of operational expenditures.
11. Supervise the Work Study Office Assistant in the spring.
12. Conduct on-campus interviews and hire new staff in April.
13. Meet with Club Sports advisors at the beginning of the academic year.
14. Assist club sports teams in completing renewal applications.
15. Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
16. Serve on appropriate departmental and campus committees.
17. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned.
Posting Date: 03/05/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith.
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume
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