Job Description

Location: Springfield, OH Category: Administrative Positions Posted On: Tue Aug 13 2024 Job Description:

Wittenberg University is seeking applications for a Head Coach for the Men's Basketball program. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Vice President and Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will lead all aspects of an NCAA Division III men's basketball program.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures as stated in Wittenberg's athletics department, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Recruit, retain, and monitor student-athletes who are academically prepared for the academic demands required of students at Wittenberg University.
• Maintain budgetary responsibilities, review budget summary, and operate within budget constraints.  Coordinate all expenditures and commitments with the Director of Athletics & Recreation to ensure fund approval and availability.
• Oversee and monitor all budgeting, operational, fundraising, and camp accounts.
• Adhere to departmental procedures relative to purchasing and travel expenditures.
• Coordinate current and future competition schedules with the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Schedule facilities as needed with the Athletic Facilities & Events staff.
• Coordinate all practices and competition schedules with appropriate agencies for academic class time and the use of Wittenberg facilities.
• Coordinate, attend, and supervise all daily practice sessions, workouts, team travel, and contests.
• Ensure that all practices are conducted in a professional manner according to Wittenberg and NCAA time requirements.
• Maintain and have thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Report any alleged violations of NCAA, NCAC, or institutional rules and regulations.
• Assign coaching responsibilities for all practices and sport contests.  Assign and supervise duties for assistant coaches if applicable and perform annual written evaluations of assistant coaches. The head coach is directly responsible for the actions of each assigned assistant and volunteer coach.
• Monitor and submit all work study hours of student employees and contracts.
• Speak to service groups and alumni organizations as assigned.
• Attend all staff meetings and departmental luncheons.
• Provide an opportunity for annual evaluations with student-athletes.
• Cultivate alumni relations by working with the advancement office through projects that have been assigned or encouraged by the university, the Springfield community and/or the Alumni.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience are required. A master's degree is preferred.

Candidates must:

• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills
• Be able to interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, peers, community members, and administrators
• Possess the skills to evaluate prospects, maintain and ensure student-athlete academic integrity
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Wittenberg University and Division III
• Comply with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for several hours.
• Ability to transport up to 40 pounds. 

The successful candidate will be proficient with FrontRush, SLATE, HUDL, Microsoft office, and social media platforms.

A valid driver's license is required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures. If license is from out of state, successful candidate will need to obtain a valid Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

Ability to travel and to work nights and weekends is required.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large.  Please see our  notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.  Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Wittenberg University

A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in the heart of Southwest Ohio, Wittenberg is nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions. Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families.

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