Head Basketball Coach

POSITION:Head Coach Men’s Basketball LOCATION:UConn Avery Point Campus REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics STATUS: Part-Time, Special payroll

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time Employee, Non-benefited position; Days, Nights and Weekends

JOB SUMMARY: This is a part-time position with no full-time opportunities attached. This position includes the administration of all phases of an NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball program including: monitoring and supporting the academic success of the student-athletes; recruiting quality student-athletes; organizing and training athletes for successful competition; planning and conducting pre and post season conditioning programs. All responsibilities of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NJCAA, Region XXI, and the University of Connecticut.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment. •Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences. •Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Recruitment: •Recruit and retain eligible student-athletes. •Meet designated roster goals, established by Director of Athletics and Campus Leadership Team. •Collaboratively work with the College’s athletic staff to identify and guide prospective student-athletes through the enrollment process. •Establish a comprehensive list of prospective student-athletes and regularly contact prospective student-athletes about attending UConn Avery Point. •Attend UConn Avery Point athletic and other on-campus recruiting events.

Academics: •Collaboratively work with the Athletic Director and campus resources to ensure student-athletes are meeting regularly to complete academic initiatives. •Provide direction, motivation, and advice to prepare student-athletes in the classroom •Promote academic success through a commitment to class attendance, academic persistence, retention, and graduation. •Communicate the high academic standards expected within the athletic program.

Coaching: •Effectively communicate proper techniques, fundamentals, and team strategies. •Positively represent UConn Avery Point by demonstrating good sportsmanship and collegiality. •Manage student-athlete conduct while traveling and at home events. •Responsible for the safety and well-being of student-athletes. •Organize, prepare and conduct team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition. •Provide, direction, motivation, and advice to prepare student-athletes for competition. •Establish individual and team goals. •Establish and enforce department, college and team policies. •Use lessons in sport as a platform for overall student-development. •Work with the Athletics Trainer to organize an off-season training program for athletes.

Administrative: •Maintain fiscal responsibility and integrity as it pertains to organizing travel, distribution of meal money, and purchasing equipment. •Develop relationships with four-year coaches and implement a plan to assist student-athletes in transferring. •Coordinate the game schedule and practice schedule with athletic Director & staff. •Demonstrate an understanding and adhere to NJCAA eligibility and compliance. •Adhere to all institutional and department policies. •Work with the athletic administration staff as it relates to, but not limited to, team and personal travel, purchasing, student-athlete eligibility, fundraising and camp approvals. •Provide/submit player information, scheduling information, team results and statistics by the required deadlines and post online at the NJCAA Presto Sports website. •Report facility issues to the Director of Athletics in a timely manner. •Submit uniform and equipment requests to the Director of Athletics oResponsible for all equipment inventory. •Coordinate and attend all fundraising initiatives for your particular sport. •Attend all mandatory Athletic Department meetings and campus wide events. •Distribute, collect and launder all practice and game day uniforms. •Assist with preparing the practice and game day areas. •Prepare Athletic Department nominations for all post-season awards. •Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Basketball coaching experience at the high school, club or college level is required. Must possess a driver’s license to provide van transportation to games for student-athletes.

Please email Travis.beausoleil@uconn.edu 1)Resume 2)Cover Letter 3)3 References