Head Men’s Basketball Coach Linfield University – McMinnville, OR Full-Time | Exempt | NCAA Division III
Linfield University, a proud member of the NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This full-time position is responsible for all aspects of the men’s basketball program, including coaching, recruitment, player development, and program administration.
Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee all operations of the Men’s Basketball program. • Recruit and develop student-athletes who excel academically and athletically. • Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference, and Linfield University regulations. • Manage the program’s budget, scheduling, and fundraising efforts. • Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches. • Foster a positive team culture and support student-athlete academic success. • Engage in community outreach, alumni relations, and sponsorship initiatives.
Why Join Linfield? At Linfield University, we are dedicated to fostering both academic and athletic excellence in a supportive, community-oriented environment. Our Men’s Basketball program is built on the values of teamwork, integrity, and student development—on and off the court. If you are passionate about leading a competitive program while mentoring student-athletes, we invite you to apply!
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees. Linfield University is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, via Linfield University’s careers page. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=118552&clientkey=F16D49EDEBF447BF71AEBC32D5AF6AB5
Join us in shaping the future of Linfield Wildcats Basketball!
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of coaching experience (or an equivalent combination of education and playing/coaching experience). • Strong knowledge of basketball coaching theory, strategy, and recruiting. • Understanding of Title IX, NCAA regulations, and the role of athletics in a liberal arts institution. • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring). • Valid driver’s license required. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a relevant field. • Previous head coaching experience and a strong recruiting track record.
The early years
Although Linfield traces its roots to the Oregon City College, it wasn't until Jan. 30, 1858, that the Baptist College at McMinnville was chartered by the Oregon Territorial Legislature. The college was later named McMinnville College. Through the early years, the college also served as McMinnville's secondary school and didn't award its first baccalaureate degree until 1884.
For many years, the college struggled for survival, as frontier men and women were more concerned with forging a living than earning a formal education. But its future was assured in 1922 when Frances Ross Linfield gave her properties in Spokane, Wash., to the school. In honor of the gift and to show thanks for the more than $250,000 the college realized from the sale of the land, trustees renamed the college in honor of Mrs. Linfield's late husband, the Rev. George Fisher Linfield. The college maintains its American Baptist heritage, although faculty, students and staff are not bound by religious requirements.
Expanding to Portland
Linfield established its Portland campus in 1982, when the college entered into an affiliation with Good Samaritan Hospital and began offering a Bachelor of... Science in Nursing in the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing. The Good Samaritan nursing program traces its roots to 1890 and founder Emily Loveridge. With this heritage, Linfield’s program is the oldest continuously operated nursing school in the Pacific Northwest.
Whether the school was responding to the need for nurses to help victims of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake or providing medical care during World Wars I and II, nurses trained at Good Samaritan Hospital have responded to health care needs throughout the region, the country and the world. That tradition of excellence in nursing education continues.
Linfield today
Today, Linfield is an independent nonprofit university, nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding science programs, collaborative learning environment and distinctive international emphasis.
With its McMinnville campus in the heart of wine country, Linfield has a strong partnership with the wine industry. The Oregon Wine History Archive was founded at Linfield in 2011 and the Center for Wine Education opened in 2018. The Center for Wine Education also features multiple undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
On July 1, 2020, Linfield officially became Linfield University with a College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, both on the McMinnville campus, and the School of Nursing on Portland's campus. Building on a legacy from 30 years ago, Linfield is expanding its graduate offerings in nursing, business, education and sports science.
Another shift happened in February 2023 with the opening of the Linfield University Science Complex, featuring the W.M. Keck Science Center as well as significant renovations to Graf and Murdock halls. The 84,400-square-foot science complex features teaching labs, areas for research and spaces dedicated to wine studies. With a 232% increase in research space, the complex is built to provide state-of-the-art learning and collaborative research for generations to come.
And while Linfield’s structure will continue to evolve over the coming years, a Linfield education is unchanging. Linfield University remains a small, high-quality, liberal arts institution. The uncommon experiences that make up a Linfield education – the unique learning opportunities, understanding of new cultures and perspectives, and exploration of passions – will continue to thrive and grow.
Join us for an exciting new era, as Linfield builds a brighter future for our students, alumni and communities across the world.
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