Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach is responsible for setting a Christ-centered culture of competitive excellence, sportsmanship and personal growth through mentorship and education. Duties include but are not limited to: budget and roster management, recruiting, fundraising, student-athlete development, staff supervision, alumni engagement and academic accountability. The candidate must be committed to all NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference and Malone University policies and procedures. They must possess professionalism, integrity and serve as a positive role model on and off campus.
Must exhibit a personal understanding of, and operate in concert with the Mission statement and Foundational Principals of the University. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of people and a demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and complete projects independently is essential.
A coaching background in collegiate basketball, a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, excellent communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes are required. A commitment to faith integration and character development is essential.
A bachelor's degree and valid drivers license are required.
Celebrating more than 130 years of higher education, Malone University in Canton, Ohio, is a Christian university for the arts, sciences, and professions in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church. Malone provides a faith-integrated education that equips its graduates to identify God’s calling for their lives while they gain the skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work.
Malone University once again ranks among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest in a recent survey by U.S. News & World Report, achieving #71 overall and #53 for Social Mobility in 2020. Malone is also identified by U.S. News as a Best Value School, ranking 33rd among colleges and universities in the Midwest. Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
