The Opportunity The Head Basketball Coach organizes, coordinates, manages, and supervises all aspects of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II basketball program, within the parameters designated by the University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), and the NCAA. The Head Coach must demonstrate extensive knowledge of basketball and is responsible for recruiting qualified student-athletes, scheduling and coaching intercollegiate basketball games, and scheduling practice preparation. The successful candidate will possess strong skills in leadership, recruitment, budgeting, alumni and community engagement, and fundraising. The Head Coach must demonstrate a vision for basketball at Barry University that promotes student success and supports the mission of the University. The Head Coach will fulfill other duties as assigned by their direct supervisor. This is a 12-month position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Head Coach understands the mission statement of the University and constantly strives to achieve the academic and athletic goals that directly reflect the mission statements of the department and the university. In doing so the successful candidate must:
Maintains good rapport with high school and youth coaches.
Exercises a high level of public contact on both the local, state and national level through games, recruiting, camps and clinics and developmental programs. Accepts constructive criticism and remains accountable for his/her actions (and his/ her staff).
Supervise the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Provide successful coaching, counsel and direction, to ensure that team members have the opportunity to realize their potential as athletes, students, and members of the general University community.
Prepare student-athletes for NCAA, SSC, and other games.
Develop, prepare, and execute practice schedules and competitions. Communicate practice times and event times with team members.
Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes on game strategies and performance principles during practice and competition.
Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Conducts video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool as needed.
Collaborate with departmental admissions staff to recruit, enroll, and retain high-caliber basketball student-athletes for varsity-level competition.
Ensure that the varsity and JV teams meet the annual squad size enrollment goal and maximize the student athletic aid budget.
Ensure that program recruitment activities adhere to University and NCAA policies/ procedures.
Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes, emphasizing the importance of both athletic and academic success.
Collaborate with academic support services to ensure SAs meet eligibility requirements.
Plan/manage all competitions and practices of the program, including in-season and out-of-season player development.
Development of schedules for competitions that are fiscally efficient and spectator-friendly.
Effectively uses fiscal resources to coordinate team travel and recruiting.
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the basketball program in the community.
Represent the University at conference, regional, state, and national meetings relating specifically to basketball.
Provide accurate data for individual and team accomplishments, as well as game scores.
Provide reports and documentation when required.
Communication of monthly recruiting activity with the athletic administration staff and enrollment partners.
Participating in the development and implementation of an assessment plan to measure program outcomes.
Stay informed and ensure compliance with all NCAA or relevant athletic association rules and regulations.
Ensure player NCAA eligibility for competition and maintain player records of that eligibility.
Educate student-athletes on compliance matters and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Adhere to NCAA Division II, SSC, and Barry University rules and regulations, supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its intercollegiate athletics program as well as adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
Create and maintain inventory for uniforms, supplies, and equipment for effective maintenance of physical resources.
Report any facility needs to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Facilities staff as needed.
Ensure that the basketball facilities and equipment are properly secured at all times.
Create positive support for the program within the campus community and outside constituencies including alumni, parents and friends of Barry University.
Engage in the department's annual fundraising campaign and sponsorship solicitation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications for this position are:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of experience coaching Basketball at the collegiate level is ideal.
Proven experience working with and improving the performance of elite student-athletes is ideal.
Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.
Must acquire and maintain CPR certification.
Must be able to travel and work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings and weekends.
Must have comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices and procedures and ability to use them in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Must have the ability to demonstrate basic skills in MS Office and Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint) including experience with virtual platforms such as Zoom.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; ability to collaborate effectively with communities across the university.
Must be highly knowledgeable of NCAA & university rules, compliance, policies, and regulations and familiarity with the Sunshine State Conference rules and regulations
Must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Ability to interact with university departments, students and prospective student-athletes.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Review of applications will begin following this posting and continue until the position is filled. For the earliest and full consideration, the complete application should be submitted by Monday, April 14, 2025. Official applications are required to be placed in the Barry University HR portal. Please proceed to the portal to complete the application at this following link:
Inquiries, questions, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position may require the following physical demands:
Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day-to-day business.
While performing this role, the employee will work in an office environment and may also work outdoors where they may not be protected from weather conditions.
While performing this role, the employee may be often required to stand, walk and bend and seldomly required to sit, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel or squat, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment.
While performing this role, the employee will nearly continuously be required to hear, listen and talk, both in person and by telephone.
The physical demands listed above best describe the physical demands that are required for you to perform your position duties. Do not consider those parts of your position that, if you have a disability, a reasonable accommodation could be made. For example: If you were in a wheelchair, but had to occasionally move a box of paper, it would be a reasonable accommodation to have someone else move it for you. In that case, you would not consider moving the box as a required part of your position.
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