Job Details

Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Position Number: 6114671
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach of Men €™s Basketball provides strategic leadership to all aspects of the men's basketball program. They are responsible for coaching, recruiting, and developing student-athletes; designing and implementing training programs; managing team logistics and operations; ensuring compliance with NCAA/conference regulations; and representing the university in athletic competitions.

This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games.

Develops and implements strategies to improve student-athletes' skill development through practice and games.

Oversees the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 and NCAA regulations and policies.

Hires, trains, and supervises assistant coaches and staff.

Tracks academic monitoring for student-athletes with the assistance of the Office of Athletic Academic Advising through the completion of graduation.

Manages the annual operating budget and respective fund raising gift account.

Oversees team travel, equipment and supplies.

Fund raises to support the operating budget.

Schedules non-conference games.

Represents the University at internal and external marketing, public relations, and fund raising events as required.

Maintains strong relationships with internal constituencies, to include Student Life, Residential Life, and Dining Services.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of 5 years of successful coaching and recruiting experience with deep knowledge of NCAA rules.

Demonstrated commitment to adhering to all policies, rules, and regulations of Fordham University, the Atlantic 10, and the NCAA.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

High level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver's License.

Minimum Starting Salary: $400,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $650,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9171

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer €" Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories