Head Men's Basketball Coach

Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Full-time Education

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Head Men's Basketball Coach

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
This position is housed in the athletic department and will report to the Athletic Director. It is the responsibility of the Head Men's Basketball Coach to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of a Big Sky, NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball program. Several components of this job include: recruiting, scheduling, camp coordination, public appearances and fund raising. This position provides monitoring, educational and supervisory components. This position will work closely with the athletic department support staff; Strength and Conditioning, Sports and Recreation, Compliance, Academics, Athletic Training and Business Office. This position must function within a shared facility structure and will work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups.

This position will be focused on the continued success of the Men's Basketball program in relation to conference finish, academic awards, team athletic recognition, coach recognition and graduation rates. It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to study and know all policies and procedures integral to university, Big Sky and NCAA rules compliance. Will direct, develop and manage all aspects of Men's Basketball including but not limited to: recruiting, talent evaluation, conducting training and development of student athletes within the team concept, scheduling, budget management, supervision of assistant coaches, facilitating academic monitoring, fund raising and community involvement/outreach.

IIn addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Minimum of five (5) years collegiate or professional coaching experience working with a men’s basketball program.

Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of employment.

Must be able to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification exam within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Rules compliance is an important responsibility of this position. Employee shall support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics, Basketball and the university. In the event the employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of rules compliance may have taken place, employee shall report same promptly to the Athletic Director, Compliance Coordinator, or his/her designee.

Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field.

Experience as a collegiate or professional Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

Experience as an Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the NCAA Division I or professional level.

Men’s Basketball coaching experience within the Big Sky Conference or commensurate level.

Other Skills and Abilities:
N/A

Job Duties:
% of Time: 40
Responsibility / Duty: Direct the administration, planning and organization of appropriate pre-season, in-season and post-season programs, including practice planning, scheduling and team travel arrangements. Facilitate learning of proper skill execution and safety techniques.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty: Meet regularly with sports supervisor to communicate program status, needs and program improvement ideas. Keep accurate records regarding all current student-athlete communications and expectations. Attend all mandatory staff meetings and functions. Have a working knowledge of the athletic department mission and vision and how they support the mission of the university.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty: Identify and recruit qualified student athletes to participate as future members of the EWU Men’s Basketball Team. Keep accurate records regarding all prospective student-athlete communications.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Work with the Athletic Compliance Coordinator and Academic Coordinator to stay abreast of student-athlete initial and continuing eligibility and academic progress.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Demonstrate and maintain a continued understanding of all applicable NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules as they apply to recruiting and coaching teams and individuals in-season and out.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Work closely with Associate AD for Business and Finance to account for the budget of sport. Make sure all paperwork is done in a timely fashion in conjunction with all EWU and State of Washington rules and regulations.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Cultivate donor relationships as a means to increase resources for the men’s basketball excellence fund and maintain an active presence with heavy involvement in the community.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.

Salary Information: The salary for this position is $160,000 (minimum) up to $180,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 04/03/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/9/2024
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12053

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

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