Head Coach / Men's Basketball

Colby- Sawyer College, an NCAA Division III institution with 20 varsity sports primarily competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), is searching for a Head Coach for our Men's Basketball team. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of building and sustaining a highly competitive, Division III mens basketball program. This position will assist the Director of Athletics with the long-term planning and development of the Men's Basketball program; an additional administrative area will be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Mens Basketball Program, including but not limited to practice planning, recruiting, game day management, scheduling and fundraising.
• All aspects of successful budget management.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives, alumni relationships and assists with promotion of the team or athletic program as needed regionally and nationally.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attend department meetings, institutional events and activities and always represents the college positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Support the institutional and department commitment to retention, academic success, integrity, sportsmanship and the graduation of student-athletes.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff/assistant coaches.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
• Head or assistant basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Good executive skills, as well as a strong leadership foundation.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes is required.
• Experience with fundraising, budget management and maintaining alumni relationships.
• Valid drivers license at appointment and willingness to drive college vehicles.
• CPR, first aid and AED certified one month prior to appointment.