Head Men's Basketball Coach

The Waldorf University Athletics Department in Forest City, IA, is seeking passionate and qualified candidates for Head Men's Basketball Coach. Waldorf is NAIA and a member of the GPAC Conference. The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the Men's Basketball program including both the Varsity and JV teams in a manner compatible with Athletics Department and Waldorf University philosophies.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the mission of Waldorf University and be committed to the development of the student-athlete physically, mentally, spiritually, and morally. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability and desire to recruit students to grow and further develop the program, especially from Iowa and surrounding states, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to represent themselves and their program in professional and positive manner.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible and primarily 10-month (August through May annually) position with limited time commitments during June and July to complete any ongoing recruitment activities, attendance or representation at orientation day and Athletic department fundraising event(s), as well as monitoring responding to email or messages as needed. Ideal candidates will have collegiate coaching experience at the NAIA level, proven ability to recruit quality student athletes, and a commitment to the development of individuals and the team.

Coaching Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with athletes and University staff / faculty by example, consistency, and commitment
• Recruit quality student-athletes by actively visiting, calling and outreach activities;
• Provide instruction of associated skill sets, fundamentals, coaching skills and psychological skills training;
• Schedule practices, contests and work with Strength & Condition staff for team workouts;
• Coordination of travel arrangements for team competition;
• Set and maintain a high standard of compliance with all NAIA, conference and institutional rules and regulations at all times for self, coaching staff and athletes;
• Meet administration, mentoring and retaining student-athletes goals by participating in academic retention activities, University committees,
• Monitor and manage annual sport budgets (fiscal responsibility) and fundraising by solid and timely organizational management;
• Supervise and develop assistant coach(s), student coaches and players by providing mentoring, training and clear guidance of expectations
• Organize and manage camps and clinics through proper organization, communication and promotion
• Contribute to department through active participation in meetings, serving on committees and any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Benefits : This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package with including : health, life, LTD, 401k match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan.

To Apply : Interested and qualified candidates must apply through website using the link below for consideration, upload application materials including a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Please do not email application materials. Final candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Waldorf University GPAC press release : https : / / waldorfwarriors.com / sports / mbkb / index

Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Waldorf's very own History Professor, Dr. Kevin Mason, for his "Notes on Iowa" project https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=xRDnPXu7GYI

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.