Under supervision of the Director of Athletics, assists in planning, developing, and coordinating the Basketball program to ensure compliance with all NCAA and other accrediting association requirements for college sports. Plan and develop the basketball program to ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations for college/university accredited events; develop and implement schedules, including practice, home, and away competitions to provide participating students appropriate training and academic time for continued program eligibility and personal growth. Recruit prospective athletes through personal visits, telephone interviews, and mail solicitation in accordance with established NCAA requirements and standards; discuss personal, scholastic and athletic goals/objectives with available opportunities as the University identifies and recommends potential recruits for available financial assistance through scholarships; coordinates/schedules site visits for prospective recruits, parents, and other interested parties. Monitor academic performance levels of all participating student athletes to ensure compliance with established university and accrediting standards for class attendance and grade performance; counsel and assists students regarding study habits and class performance to promote and encourage continued program eligibility and attainment of degree status; plan, develop, and implement a variety of fund raising events for financial/equipment contributions. Work cooperatively with other conference schools for development of intercollegiate events; arrange travel requirements including meals, lodging, and transportation for athletes in accordance with available funding/budget constraints; coach students throughout all games, reviews strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of previous, current, and future performance to promote and encourage personal and/or team improvement. Complete and maintain a variety of records and reports of achievements and activities; provide information and or statistics to the University’s media as well as other local/regional media i.e.: radio, print, and television, to promote awareness of Western New Mexico University’s athletic programs, students, and environment; monitor inventory levels of all uniforms and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions and bid requests; prepare/monitor operating budget; and perform other duties as assigned.