Serve as Head Men’s basketball coach

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

Recruit and enroll qualified student athletes for successful participation in NJCAA basketball program; plan, organize, schedule and conduct practices and games; prepare a schedule in conjunction with the Athletic Director’s office that complies with institutional and departmental goals and objectives; coordinate team travel; monitor and support the academic progression of team members, develop and enforce team policies and represent program to external constituents; adhere to all NJCAA sport rules and regulations; attend all required NJCAA meetings; manage and conduct a yearly inventory of all uniforms and equipment; develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, and boosters; demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession;  develop fundraisers to improve the basketball program; and conduct basketball camps to provide a community service to the youth in our area and any other interested youths.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; Strong organizational, communications and leadership and computer skills required; Experience at the intercollegiate level as a coach and/or player preferred; Verifiable clean driving record

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Experience at the intercollegiate level as a coach and/or player preferred

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree preferred. Experience at the intercollegiate level as a coach and player preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of student athletes, assistant coaches, and other basketball related personnel, including volunteers.

Work Environment:

Ability to function as head coach. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Travel Requirements:

Travel to practices and games are required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

Direct Reports:

Assistant coaches and basketball-related personnel, including volunteers

Other Job Duties:

Depending on qualifications and availability, there may be opportunities for full-time employment, which could include performing student services related duties or teaching college courses.

SouthArk does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation in making decisions regarding employment, student admission, or other functions, operations, or activities.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.