Head Men's Basketball Coach

Job responsibilities:

• Work within the university mission to provide a competitive, unique, and memorable collegiate athletic experience for student-athletes.

• Instruct and observe student-athletes in individual and team skills.

• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes within the scope of MIAC, NCAA, and university guidelines as well as reaching annual recruiting goals.

• Monitor team and individual academic success and degree completion.

• Maintain a program compliant with NCAA, MIAC, and university rules and guidelines.

• Build, develop, and maintain contacts and relations with athletic alumni, high school and club coaches and benefactors.

• Partner with the development office to raise funds for the program in conjunction with university, department, MIAC, NCAA guidelines.

• Oversee all necessary administrative responsibilities for the program including budget management and prompt submissions of expenses.

• Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

• Coordinate, supervise and mentor assistant coaches.

• Perform secondary duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Skills and Functions:

• Effectively instruct players on the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

• Possesses outstanding communication skills and is able to work with numerous internal staff and constituents.

• Leadership and motivational abilities. 

• Highly effective recruiting skills. 

• Work cooperatively with athletic conference peers and officials.

• Uphold the marketing brand and positive image of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

• Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures established by the university.