Head Coach- Men's Basketball

Head Coach- Men’s Basketball

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 15
Compensation: $61,187-$84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SA015FTEHEC

Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate Administrator
 

SUMMARY
The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the men’s basketball program in compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) requirements, and the institutional policies of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). This includes developing student-athletes' athletic performance, academic achievement, and personal growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Coaching and Player Development

• Plan, organize, and execute practice sessions to develop players' technical, tactical, and physical skills.
• Provide individualized coaching to enhance player performance and development.
• Implement strategies and game plans for optimal team performance in intercollegiate competition.

Recruitment and Retention

• Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in alignment with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and 4-year college coaches to both recruit prospective student-athletes and successfully place them after graduation.
• Provide guidance to incoming student athletes on the admissions, advising, and other onboarding processes.

Academic Support and Rules Compliance

• Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress to ensure graduation and transfer success.
• Understand and promote compliance with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC rules and regulations.
• Educate student-athletes on rules, standards, and expectations for participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Program Operations

• Develop and manage the annual budget for the Men’s Basketball program.
• Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and planning for practices and competitions.
• Collaborate with athletic administration personnel and other head coaches to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach on facility maintenance, improvements, and 3rd party-rentals of the gymnasium.
• Effectively hire, train, lead, and develop the Assistant Men’s   Basketball Coach to ensure program success.

 Community Engagement and Leadership

• Foster positive relationships with the campus community and local stakeholders.
• Represent the men’s soccer program and the institution at community events and recruiting activities.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among student-athletes and staff.
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics on long and short-term planning for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead a team toward a common goal by building trust, challenging, and supporting the student-athletes in the men’s basketball program.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to foster positive internal and external relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2 years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level OR
• Five (5) years as a college assistant, which includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Coaching, or a related field.
• Demonstrated athletic and academic success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
• Extensive recruiting experience.
• College-level playing experience or higher (professional playing experience will be considered in lieu of employment experience).

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

•Ability to instruct, observe, and direct athletes during basketball practices and games.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all required documents.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process), unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you state that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected for hire will be chosen by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer