Head Men S Basketball Coach

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All employees of DePauw University must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu or request a religious, medical, or philosophical exemption.

Position will remain open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

The head coach for men's basketball is responsible for directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III men's basketball program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting, supervising assistant coaches, and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. There will be a secondary responsibility of even supervision based on the needs of the University as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Understand and comply with NCAA Division III conference and University rules and regulations
• Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community
• Implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes
• Develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition
• Schedule competition, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel
• Manage the men's basketball operating budget
• Evaluate program effectiveness
• Monitor student-athletes' academic progression
• Event supervision based on the needs of the University.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build positive relationships with students, co-workers, Alumni and community.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in collegiate and/or significant coaching experience in the game of basketball required. Must maintain certification in first aid/CPR/AED throughout the entire appointment.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, Front Rush, Hudl and other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities

Communication/Language: Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Certificates & Licenses: A valid US driver's license is required. Certification in first aid/CPR/AED is required by the first date of appointment and must be maintained throughout appointment.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults
• Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers