The Head Basketball Coach will be responsible for all aspects of directing the basketball program, including creating an overall successful, positive environment for the student-athlete; determining the annual goals for the basketball program; and developing and implementing current recruitment strategies to successful recruit qualified student-athletes to the program.  The incumbent will develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the Athletic Department staff in order to execute their responsibilities and duties in support of the basketball team in a timely manner. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a strong recruitment strategy to successfully recruit qualified student-athletes to the UMass Boston basketball program;
• Assist the Coordinator of Student-Athlete Support Services in monitoring the academic progress and retention efforts of the student-athletes within the basketball program;
• Communicate with the Senior Operations/Logistics Manager in preparing travel accommodations for the team;
• Assist in assessing the needs of the basketball program while operating within the financial boundaries of the department;
• Complete all administrative responsibilities associated with the program in a timely manner;
• Provide leadership in the team’s fundraising activities and community service initiatives;
• Select, appoint, direct, supervise and evaluate the assistant coaches;
• Prepare practice plans to conduct the daily practice sessions using current and innovative techniques and strategies, which will improve the ability and skills of the student-athletes as an individuals and as a team; review past game performances, as well as prepare for upcoming games; prepare competition strategies for individual games;
• Understand and adhere to the policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations and rules of UMass Boston, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Little East Athletic Conference (LEC);
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, and college coaching experience required.  Head coaching experience preferred.  Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes at the scholastic or collegiate level is preferred.   Previous playing experience desired, along with an understanding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Little East Athletic Conference (NCAA/LEC) bylaws, rules and regulations preferred.  Knowledge and experience in managing fundraising activities preferred.

• Knowledge of and the understanding and ability to apply and instruct sport specific skills, techniques and strategies;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully recruit qualified student-athletes at the collegiate level;
• Ability to identify and accomplish professional development opportunities for self;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong commitment to customer service.

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Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Closing date for applications: March 10, 2016