Head Men's Basketball Coach

Purchase, NY

Full-Time

$ 58710 - $ 65026

Annually

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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Job Title:   Head Men’s Basketball Coach                                                        

Department: Athletics

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Head Men's Basketball Coach

Purchase, NY

Full-Time

$ 58710 - $ 65026

Annually

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Apply Now

Job Title:   Head Men’s Basketball Coach                                                        

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Associate Director of Athletics & Recreation

Effective Date:  6/24/2025

# of Direct Reports: 3                                

# of People Supported: 2

 

Job Description:

The position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Men's Basketball program including coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength & conditioning, academic monitoring, facilitate Junior Varsity Program, and other duties as assigned. The head coach, in addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, university/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Associate Director of Athletics & Recreation.

 

Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities:

Recruiting

·       Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process.

·       Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes

·       Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through written and verbal correspondence

·       Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University

·       Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed

 

Coaching

·       Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games

·       Oversee the direction of the JV Men’s Basketball Team & Coaching Staff

·       Enhance the development of the student-athletes basketball skills through team practice and one-on-one instruction

·       Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes

·       Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs

·       Provide direction to the Strength and Conditioning coach as to the desired training goals

·       Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the soccer programs

·       Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville’s compliance staff and athletic

     administrators

·       Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the college and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the soccer staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies

·       Monitor academic progress of student athletes

·       Coordinate the program's fundraising activities

·       Alumni Engagement

·       Responsible for the scheduling of contests

·       Performs other additional duties as assigned

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·       Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

·       Travel required for competitions and recruiting.

·       Perform game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned

·       Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices

·       Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni

·       Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment

·       Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletics and university administration.

 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

·       Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III

·       Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience

·       Recruiting at a collegiate level

·       CPR/AED Certified

·       Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

·       Ability to move sport related equipment such as sport specific training items, weights, cones, etc..

·       Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players

·       Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

·       Travel required for competitions and recruiting.

·       Perform game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned which could result in lifting items more than 50lbs

Salary:

The annual salary for this position is $58,710 - $65,026

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

 

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.  If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance. 

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