Head Men's Basketball Coach

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Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a qualified highly energetic and ambitious professional to serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing assistance to the general operation of the men’s basketball program and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will report to the Director of Athletics and supervised but is supervised. The successful candidate must support the overall philosophy and goals of the men’s basketball program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA recruiting rules and regulations.
• Assist with overseeing conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer to fully prepare students for competitions.
• Cooperating with the admissions and financial aid departments in coordinated effort to attract student-athletes.
• Implementing and enforcing the department and university policies.
• Enforce university and NAIA policies and procedures.
• Promote academic progress of students through both grades and attendance.
• Conduct fundraising activities and assist with approved fundraising activities as requested.
• Help with day-to-day operations of film, session planning, and player meetings as requested.

Job Details

Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a qualified highly energetic and ambitious professional to serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing assistance to the general operation of the men’s basketball program and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will report to the Director of Athletics and supervised but is supervised. The successful candidate must support the overall philosophy and goals of the men’s basketball program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA recruiting rules and regulations.
• Assist with overseeing conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer to fully prepare students for competitions.
• Cooperating with the admissions and financial aid departments in coordinated effort to attract student-athletes.
• Implementing and enforcing the department and university policies.
• Enforce university and NAIA policies and procedures.
• Promote academic progress of students through both grades and attendance.
• Conduct fundraising activities and assist with approved fundraising activities as requested.
• Help with day-to-day operations of film, session planning, and player meetings as requested.
• Promote the philosophy and values of the Athletic Program and Marian University.
• Managing the Men’s basketball budget.
• The Head Men’s basketball coach will also assist in community relations and will be responsible for raising funds for the Men’s basketball program throughout the academic year.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

University Expectations: 

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior Coaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and experience in coaching men’s basketball.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

For Consideration All Applications Require:  

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references.  The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:  

https://www.marian.edu/faith<...

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Essential Functions:  

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.  Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.  Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:  

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can’t risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws. 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

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