Head Coach Mens Basketball

The primary function of the Head Men's Basketball Coach is to facilitate all operations of a successful basketball program, including recruiting, retaining and coaching members of the men's basketball team. The Associate Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach is responsible for day-to-day coaching responsibilities and is expected to meet annual recruiting and retention goals. This position will also oversee the coordination of travel, competition management, equipment management, camps, and fundraising.

Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

Recruit, retain and graduate successful student-athletes

In direct planning with the Director of Athletics and the office of admissions, develop and execute recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by the College

Ensure academic performance and personal development of student-athletes by engaging with the Core Retention Group and the Student Life team

Coordinate all aspects of a successful basketball program including scheduling and facilitating competition, daily practice plans, player management, equipment management, camps, and fundraising

Demonstrate high level of intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse population

Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community

Supervise Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Coordinate and host annual summer camps

Serve as the liaison for campus wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Oversee all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for the athletic department

Serve as member on various committees as assigned

Supervise various student-athlete focused programs, as assigned

Work with the athletic department senior staff to coordinate game management and facility operations to include:

Athletic Facilities

Work in collaboration with athletic department senior staff to:

Manage operations for all athletics facilities

Create and maintain a capital facility improvement plan and advise on implementation to the senior leadership team

Train, schedule, and manage Bruner facility and event interns

Evaluate operational procedures for all athletic facilities

Coordinate with campus Public Safety and Campus Services to secure buildings and spaces

Assist Campus Services in the procurement of services related to athletic facility operation (e.g.,. turf and track maintenance, vehicle maintenance and repair)

Submit work orders for all athletics facility maintenance needs

Work with Director of Campus Events on facilitating the use of Bruner for institutional and community events, camps and rentals

Game Management

Assist in directing all aspects of game management for home contests and events, including:

Represent the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics as a member of the Campus Services committee

Develop and implement game management policies and procedures

Schedule and train game managers for all home athletic events

Serve as a game administrator as a part of the administrative team

Coordinate staff for athletics outside rentals, practices and contests

Hire, manage, and contract student staff (setup and event management) for internal athletic events and outside rentals

Complete all deposits and reconciliations after athletic contests and outside rental events

Serve as department scheduler for all athletic facilities and classrooms through EMS software

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree, required

Intercultural competency; ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Possess an outcomes-oriented approach to coaching

Valid drivers license and evidence of insurability, required

Minimum of two years coaching experience, preferred

Recruiting experience, preferred

Must understand and value the liberal arts experience for students at Illinois College, especially including participation in other sports, clubs and organizations, and having an academic experience

First Aid and AED certification, preferred

Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some evenings

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Additional Job Details:

Job Title: 'Head Coach Men's Basketball

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Status: Full time, Salaried Exempt

Date Last Revised: July 2022

About Illinois College:

Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.