What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Men’s Basketball Coach position at Seward County Community College?
Responsibilities
Develops and directs strategy for recruiting, counseling and coaching student athletes in the major sport program. Directs the conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance, assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions, evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy and Coaches or directs coaches to instruct players in techniques of game. Advise student-athletes for academic success and manages public relations in community and service area. Leads funding raising efforts for BBB scholarships and operating budget.
Essential Responsibilities
- Recruits student-athletes by identifying prospects, targeting recruits, and executing the recruiting process from start to finish. This includes extensive travel around Kansas and the United States to identify potential prospects and begin the recruiting process. Also develops strategies for the retention of current student-athletes.
- Develop philosophy for all facets of the major sport to be carried into practices and games. Analyze team and player performance, instructing student-athletes in in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate practices, games, personal and team travel in compliance with institutional (as well KJCCC, NJCAAA, Region VI) policies and procedures.
- Monitor and develop program and scholarship budgets
- Mentors and advises student-athletes in academics, discipline, and personal matters. This includes monitoring academic progress and the eligibility status of all WBB student-athletes while ensuring quality progress towards graduation.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Five to ten years of coaching experience. Experience in recruiting at the collegiate level required.
Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Status: Full-time, 227 days in the fiscal year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
- Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
- Separate application required for additional or future openings.
Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed. Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1121.
How to Apply
To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:
- Completed and signed Seward County Community College application. Seward County Community College application.
- Cover letter of letter of interest.
- Job-related resume including contact information for three professional references.
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (copies are acceptable)
If employed, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards. Any fee for such services is paid by the applicant.)
If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.
Mailing Address:
Human Resources Office
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Seward County Community College
PO Box 1137
Liberal KS 67901-1137
More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu
Selection Process
The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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