Head Coach - Glassboro, United States - Rowan University

Description

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:
12 Months - Annual Contract


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college athletes and administrators.
• Ability to organize an effective recruitment and retention program for student-athletes.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to NCAA & NJAC rules and regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible to the Director of Athletics

2. Coaching - Organization and Administration of The Men's Basketball Program.

• Develop and maintain a program that is competitive within the conference, region and On the national level.
• Conduct planned, organized practice sessions.
• Scout opponents.
• Attend department meetings.
• Work with Athletic Director/Associate Athletic Director on scheduling.
• Hire (with the approval of the Athletic Director) and supervise assistant coaches.
• Coordinate team travel plans.
• Responsible for equipment purchases in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Responsible for issuance and collection of equipment in conjunction with the equipment supervisor.
• Prepare team budget.
• Conduct fund-raising activities when needed.
• Provide information as requested by Sports Information Director for press releases etc.
• Submit names of award winners to Assistant Athletic Director
• Submit eligibility forms to Compliance Officer
• Attend weekly sports writer's luncheons when appropriate.
• Develop a knowledge of and adhere to NCAA and NJAC rules and regulations.
• Develop a knowledge of the university Admissions policies, academic standards and financial aid programs.
• Submit an end-of-season report to the Assistant Athletic Director
• Keep abreast of current and new coaching trends by attending clinics, workshops and conferences when appropriate.

3. Organization and Administration of Recruitment and Retention Program

• Develop an effective communication/recruitment program with prospective student-athletes.
• Develop contacts with secondary school and junior college coaches.
• Develop a positive working relationship with the Admissions Office.
• Submit recruitment forms as periodically requested by the Compliance Officer.
• Develop an effective retention program for student-athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Academic Advisor, and Academic Support Services.

4. Public Relations Related Activities

• Establish an effective communication network with University faculty, administration and staff.
• Develop rapport with the Alumni Office.
• Speak before high school, professional and community organizations when requested.

5. Additional Professional Responsibilities

• Attend clinics and conferences related to specific sport.
• Be an active member in state and national coaching organizations.
• Attend department meetings and activities.
• Serve on department and university wide committees when appropriate.
• Fall & Spring game management.
• Facility supervision of Esby during open gym and when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics