Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Description

Grays Harbor College Athletic Department invites applications for the position of Head Coach for Intercollegiate Men’s Basketball. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for leading all facets of the Men’s basketball program, ensuring compliance with athletic department, college, and Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) guidelines. The Head Coach holds the primary role in fostering a holistic collegiate basketball journey for student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, competitive athletics, and personal growth opportunities. This is a part-time, non-tenure position without benefits eligibility.

Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. Grays Harbor College is located on the ancestral lands of the Chehalis, Chinook, Quinault and Shoalwater Bay Peoples. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Men’s basketball program, assistant coaches and student athletes in accordance with established conference rules and regulations including the oversight of all eligibility rules and regulations as established by the athletic department
• Teach basketball skills and strategies to prepare individuals and the team for intercollegiate competition
• Recruit student athletes following NWAC regulations and college guidelines
• Assist the student success navigator with the monitoring of student athlete’s academic progress
• Assist in the development of a competitive schedule in collaboration with the Athletic Director and in alignment with budgetary guidelines
• Provide post-season evaluation of all student athletes.
• Maintain minimum roster requirements as set by the Athletic Department.
• Work with department personnel to coordinate game management, travel arrangements and athletic facility usage details
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper tracking of program equipment and apparel
• Assist in program budget administration and facilitate team-sponsored fundraising activities to enhance the program
• Timely processing of appropriate institutional and conference paperwork and reports
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of basketball coaching techniques
• Adhere to the Athletic Department Coaches Handbook
• Transport student-athletes in GHC Vans to and from competitions, or practice as needed
• Represent the athletics department and programs in the community, including community service projects
• Attend department meetings as requested
• Conduct end of season exit interviews and discuss with athletic director
• Assist athletic department with student-athlete surveys when necessary

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated experience as a basketball coach
• Availability to attend practices and games on weekday afternoons and evenings, and weekends
• Demonstrated understanding of NCAA and NWAC basketball rules and regulations
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification prior to first practice
• Availability to travel out of state as needed
• Valid unrestricted Washington Driver’s License

• Bachelor’s degree
• Commitment to a philosophy of promoting student success
• Knowledge of NCAA and NWAC basketball rules and regulations
• Experience coaching and recruiting at the college level

Supplemental Information

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title II/Section 504 – Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

• Title IX Coordinator – Ashley Bowie-Gallegos, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.