Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Department (if applicable): Athletics
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Reports to: Athletic Director
Work Schedule: 35+Hrs/week as directed by athletic director  

Job Description:   

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a full-time, 12-month staff member of the Department of Athletics at the University of Mobile. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this role provides leadership to Men’s Basketball program in a way that reflects the mission and vision of the University of Mobile: to multiply Kingdom Leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world. 

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Lead with Purpose: Direct all aspects of the men’s basketball program – recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, travel, training, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NAIA policies.  The Head Coach will provide student-athletes with a transformational collegiate experience that integrates athletic competition, academic achievement, character formation, and Christ-centered leadership at the heart of the program. 
  • Invest in Student-Athletes: Mentor and disciple student-athletes, leading them in their personal, academic, athletic, and spiritual development, fostering growth and development consistent with the values of the University of Mobile. 
  • Develop a Championship Culture: Championship culture will come from creating a team environment marked by discipline, integrity, sportsmanship, and a pursuit of excellence that glorifies God both on and off the court. 
  • Recruit with Vision: Recruit and retain high-character student-athletes who embody the values of the University of Mobile and will make a lasting impact on the team, campus and community. 

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities): 

  • Christian who is an active member in local church.
  • Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience coaching basketball at the college level
  • The ability to communicate and work effectively with college student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and
  • members of the community
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Committed to Christian philosophy, mission of the institution and statement of Christian Affirmation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Enthusiastic and energetic personality 

Position Responsibilities:   

  • Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations. 
  • Instruct and develop the student-athletes in fundamental skills and techniques to improve performance and growth in their sport
  • Instruct the team in offensive and defensive strategies, tactics and techniques
  • Instruct student-athletes to incorporate a Biblical Worldview for them to be a positive impact in their communities upon graduation.
  • Instruct student-athletes in life skills such as time management, teamwork and leadership and self-motivation
  • Direct all coaching and managerial duties associated with practices and games
  • Recruit student-athletes and assist with their registration and housing
  • Administer men’s basketball budget and strictly adhere to budget limitations
  • Coordinate management of home games with Athletic Director, Director Athletic Communications and Director of Game Day Experience
  • Schedule opponents and present schedule to athletic director for approval
  • Initiate and coordinate team travel arrangements and handle emergencies while traveling
  • Responsible for team discipline and behavior
  • Coordinate eligibility for men’s basketball
  • Adhere to all NAIA and Southern States Athletic Conference rules
  • Coordinate all public relations for men’s basketball with Director Athletic Communications
  • Initiate and lead in efforts to support, monitor and encourage academic success
  • Inventory and storage of equipment
  • Fundraising for men’s basketball program
  • Abide by the UM Coaches Handbook
  • Attend departmental staff meetings and special events
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Athletic Director or Vice President for Business Development, Special
  • Assistant to the President for Church Relations University of Mobile
  • Physical ability to do essential functions with or without accommodations 

The University of Mobile reserves the right to change, alter, add or combine responsibilities at any time.

TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu

Application Materials:

Questions about the role can be submitted to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

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