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  • Head Men's Basketball Coach
    Men's Basketball
    Alcorn State University

    To manage a competitive Division I Men’s Basketball program that adheres to all University, SWAC, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.


     

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities


    • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

    • Evaluate basketball talent, scout opponents, assess game performance,

    • Develop game strategy, organize and implement practice plans

    • Physical Mobility: Reasonable physical fitness level necessary to carry out daily tasks

    • Computer skills, knowledge of audio visual equipment, play analysis

    • Supervising the men’s basketball team during scheduled away competitions

    • Ability to demonstrate basketball skills

    • Able to travel and work extended hours




    Essential Job Functions


    • Coordinate and perform coaching duties including pre-season conditioning, practice, and game preparation, field/floor coaching, and post season activities.

    • Operate the program in compliance with University, SWAC, and NCAA rules and regulations.

    • Administer a successful student-athlete recruitment program.

    • Retain student-athletes in the program, maintaining team continuity, and garnering student-athlete satisfaction with the program.

    • Demonstrate concern and support for academic performances of student-athletes on the team.

    • Adhere to equipment, facilities, and vehicle request procedures.

    • Serve as a public relations lead including attendance at athletic department functions and special events.

    • Coordinates the overall practice schedule for the basketball program.

    • Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the specific sports program.

    • Yearly scheduling of games, conditioning, budget preparation, fundraising

    • Coaching recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success

    • Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director




    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Evidence of successful basketball coaching and recruitment of physically and academically gifted student/athletes at a four year collegiate level is highly preferred. Preferences given for an advanced degree with experience; experience of at least three years coaching basketball in a NCAA Division I or II collegiate setting; comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.


 


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