Job description
A Program of Distinction – Intercollegiate Athletics at Rhode Island College has its roots dating back to over 100 years ago but never has intercollegiate athletics experienced the unprecedented growth and success it has in the past three decades. Since, 1995 a dedicated team of coaches and staff has been working tirelessly that RIC student-athletes remain among the most competitive in the region both athletically and academically.
Primary Purpose
As Head Coach, this individual is responsible for all aspects of the men’s basketball program (recruiting, conducting practices, games’ strategy, scheduling, academic monitoring, etc.) and team performance. In addition to the position’s primary responsibility, this individual will be required to play a leadership role in departmental fundraising and in support of the college’s enrollment management initiatives
Essential Duties
- Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of the men’s basketball program that will enhance team performance to include, but not be limited to, recruiting, conducting practices, game strategy, scheduling, etc.
- Assist in ongoing instructional basketball programs and clinics.
- Assist in departmental fundraising activities and coordinate fundraising activities as they relate to the basketball program.
- Play a significant role in the marketing of college departmental and college activities in particular sports camps.
- Build ongoing relationships with other campus departments to insure the successful outcome of recruiting student-athletes.
- Work in conjunction with student-athlete success center personnel to insure successful academic centered outcomes.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
- Ability to interact with a diversified group of constituents.
- Knowledge of the NCAA; its rules, regulations and philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes at the intercollegiate level.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate vans and automobiles.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sport’s Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level
- Bilingual
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.
The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the essential functions of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
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