Head Coach for Men’s basketball, and responsibilities include but are not limited to recruiting of prospective student-athletes, planning and executing practices, scouting of opponents, practice and game preparation, contest scheduling, budget preparation, and fundraising. There is a strong emphasis on the recruitment of academically qualified student-athletes. The Head Men’s Basketball Coach will also support the Assistant Director of Athletics with NCAA Compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaching Duties •Develop and implement effective practice and game strategies •Schedule and organize games, with approval from the Director of Athletics. •Communicate schedules to athletes and department personnel as required •Works with Athletics and Admissions’ staff to develop and implement recruiting strategies and programs to identify and attract promising student-athletes •Maintain contact with promising athletes and provide prompt follow-up to inquiries from potential athletes •Recruit and maintain a full roster of 15 Student-Athletes •Coaching responsibilities are 80% of position requirements
Compliance Duties:
•Compliance: Under the supervision/direction of the Director of Athletics, monitor transfers per NCAA, Conference and University bylaws •Compile Student-Athlete Grades for NCAA eligibility •Coordinate the completion of Student-Athlete pre-participation NCAA required compliance. •Compliance responsibilities are 20% of position requirements
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.
Education/Experience Bachelors Degree Required, Master’s Degree preferred and a minimum of five years teaching/administrative experience at the college level.
Technical Skills Proficiency with the personal computer.
Language Skills Effective written and verbal communication is essential. Ability to articulate athletic policies and procedures. Ability to respond to and deal with varied constituencies.
Mathematical Skills Ability to develop budgetary, demographic and other reports that may require mathematical computations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to gather, organize, interpret and present information for reports. Ability to respond to crisis and emergencies. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Interpersonal Skills Ability to supervise and evaluate coaching performances. Ability to interact with students on a one-to-one basis as well as in groups. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Gwynedd Mercy University is a Catholic university with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Founded in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy, the University offers more than 40 associate, bachelor, master and doctorate degree programs on a full- and part-time basis. Our academic distinction lies in the intersection of excellent programs in health care, education, and business administration, which prepares students to become leaders in the region's powerful and growing life-sciences industry. Our enrollment of nearly 2,500 students and prime location within minutes of Philadelphia means that we're large enough to offer a vibrant campus life but small enough that professors can develop mentoring relationships with students. We educate students in the Mercy tradition of service to society, preparing graduates who not only find jobs but also create lives and careers with deep meaning.
Gwynedd Mercy University students enjoy a vibrant, collegiate campus life highlighted by its 17 NCAA Division III men's and women's sports teams and opportunities to pursue interests through 24 clubs and activities. The University has three residence halls with a variety of living options, a gym and access... to indoor track and outside basketball and tennis courts. There are three eateries on campus where students can grab a coffee on the run, get pizza and sandwiches or sit down to all-you-can eat meals. The University is situated on 168 beautiful acres close to a variety of shops and eateries and just a short ride away to the city excitement of Philadelphia.