Men's Basketball Coach

Job Summary

General Description:

• This regular, part-time position (62%) is responsible for the overall supervision and operation of the men's basketball program.
• The position reports to the Athletic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and TCCAA as they relates to the men's basketball program.


• Responsible for coordinating student-athlete recruitment activities for the men's basketball team including, but not limited to, tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes.


• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all practices and games and submitting statistics to the TCCAA, Region VII and NJCAA national office.


• Make travel arrangements for the men's basketball team and transport the team to and from games, which includes reserving DSCC vehicles as early as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.


• Encourage academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes. Responsible for monitoring and supporting the student-athletes' academic progress through monitoring study hall hours, obtaining feedback from faculty and promoting graduation.


• Supervise the volunteer assistant coach or other volunteers aiding with the men's basketball team. Ensure timely submission of a Volunteer Agreement to the office of Human Resources each year for every volunteer.


• Maintain equipment and facilities related to the men's basketball program.


• Provide timely publicity and schedule updates to the Director of Public Information.


• Develop and participate in fundraising activities for the Athletic Department.


• Participate in all DSCC athletic committee meetings, and other staff meetings when requested, as well as mandatory coaches meetings held by the TCCAA, Region VII and NJCAA national office.


• Prepare for out of town travel by requesting meal money advances in a timely manner and by providing itemized receipts and group travel summaries upon return to the college.


• Coordinate all aspects of the men's basketball program budget with the Athletic Director in a fiscally responsible manner.


• Submit a mid-year and end-of-year program summary to the Athletic Director.


• Participate in the annual athletic recognition program.


• Recruit, coach, assist the instructor of record with the basketball activity courses, and assist with intramural basketball opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 50 lbs), some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited. Frequent traveling to and from games is required.

Required Qualifications:

• The coach will have reliable transportation and maintain a commercial driver's license.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.


• No less than three (3) years of experience in a position that requires coaching high school or intercollegiate basketball required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution preferred.