Head Men's Basketball Coach

Job Title

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want

The coach is responsible for the overall Men's Basketball program; determines scholarship value and recruit's student-athletes; provides instruction, demonstration, evaluation and teaching of sport to assure individual athletes and team reaches maximum potential. Monitors the academic progress of student athletes.

What You Need To Know

Working nights, weekends, and holidays as required to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to travel independently to other remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Responsibilities

• Coaching: Provide instruction, demonstration and teaching of sport s dynamics to student-athletes to ensure the maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions within compliance periods. Coaches team during scheduled events. Determines and implements strategy to obtain maximum level of team and individual performance.
• Recruiting: Scouts and recruits prospective student-athletes from high schools and community colleges. Coordinates all phases of recruiting activities. Works with Scholastic Supervisors and Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services to determine each student s academic qualifications and suitability for admission, assists in making application, and recommends grants-in-aid. Supervises all contact with prospective student-athletes to avoid violations of NCAA or other recruiting rules and regulations.
• Administration: Assists in preparation of budget and administration of program. Works within budget guidelines. Determines amount/percentage of Athletic Scholarships and the awarding of said scholarship. Determines competitive event schedule, coordinating with teams both inside and out of the Conference. Recommends participation in post-season games, when invitations are received. Oversees the purchase of uniforms and equipment.
• Academics: Works closely with Scholastic Supervisor to monitor the scholastic progress of each student-athlete. Encourages each athlete to pursue a career goal and to graduate within a five-year period. Ensures that athletes meet requirements established for athletic eligibility. Assists in enforcement of mandatory study programs for freshman and upper classmen having academic difficulties; enforces Athletic Department requirements for class attendance, make-up course work, etc.
• Student Athlete Welfare: Consults with Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians regarding overall health of student athlete. Consults with Strength & Conditioning Coach to determine team and individual conditioning program.
• Public Relations: Participates in media-related activities including newspaper, television, radio interviews and new conferences. Accepts speaking engagements and makes public appearances at schools, Aggie Clubs, banquets and civic organizations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of basketball coaching/teaching/playing experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Division I college coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.