Position Type: Full-time, 11-month exempt position

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

The Menlo College Athletics Department seeks applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position, and reports jointly to Associate Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Dean Ayoob, and Vice President and Director of Athletics Keith Spataro. The responsibilities delineated below is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the recruitment and retention of student-athletes and program development to produce successful individual and team performance. The candidate selected must be committed to a holistic approach to developing student-athletes as leaders in the classroom, in the community, and on the court.

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach must be able to provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for the men’s basketball program. That includes budgeting, fundraising, staffing and staff development, supervision of program implementation, facilities planning and management, and evaluation of program effectiveness. The Head Coach will also have to abide by all NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference, and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations. Failure to follow NCAA, conference or Menlo College rules will result in immediate dismissal from all duties.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in responding to student needs and College issues related to Menlo’s athletics program.

Effectively coordinate the recruitment of student-athletes according to Menlo College admission standards and policies established by the College and the NCAA.

Establish a written set of aims, goals, objectives, and values for the men’s basketball program.

Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities for self and staff relating to coaching and recruiting strategies and techniques for the purpose of enhancing the program’s competitiveness and the development of student-athletes.

Actively promote, publicize, and enhance a positive image for Menlo College.

Determine budget requirements for maintaining and developing the men’s basketball program; control spending and monitor the budget.

Assure that staff and student-athletes comply with appropriate Menlo and NCAA policies and regulations.

Evaluate and recommend revisions to policies regarding travel, schedules and other issues related to the men’s basketball program.

Develop a comprehensive plan to foster community engagement projects, academic success, campus engagement and character development.

Manage, supervise, and develop the men’s basketball coaching staff; conduct annual performance evaluations of staff.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
• A thorough knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• 3-5 years coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.
• A dedication to the success of student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to supervise, direct, and manage the men’s basketball program.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Prior fund-raising experience preferred.

About Menlo College

About Menlo College Menlo College is a tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Faculty members teach and mentor from their perspectives as scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and community leaders. A non-profit, four-year school with three graduate programs, Menlo College attracts students from all over the world, young adults who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and volunteering in the community. In support of experiential learning, all business majors at Menlo College are required to complete a 6-unit internship prior to graduation. Psychology majors are also strongly encouraged to complete a for-credit internship. The Menlo College Internship Program is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom to professional settings. A few years ago, Menlo’s internship program was deemed the most innovative in the state of California. Athletics features prominently at Menlo, with more than 50% of students participating as varsity athletes, with yet more students engaged in athletics through club, intramural, and recreation sports. The Department of Athletics strives to c...omplement the Menlo College experience by developing future leaders through its intercollegiate athletics program. Talented and driven coaching and support staff recruit student-athletes who display leadership skills, strong character, a commitment to academics, and a high level of athletic skill. With quality programs, the department is a source of pride for the College and the surrounding community. Athletics at Menlo College reflects our commitment to providing an equitable, supportive and inclusive environment that will teach student-athletes to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, act responsibly and take on leadership roles on their teams, in the classroom, on the College campus and in the community. The campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley – one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator overflowing with opportunities for experience-based learning. In recognition of the quality of Menlo’s program, the College was named “Best in the West” by The Princeton Review in their most recent ratings, a recognition that has been earned for 16 uninterrupted years. AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) brought additional recognition to the quality of the Menlo College experience when they named Menlo as one of the 4-year colleges in California with the best lifetime return on investment (ROI). For more about Menlo College, please visit www.menlo.edu. Application Instructions Please apply with a cover letter and current resume in an electronic format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email materials to: Menlo College Attn: Human Resources Department 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 or via email to hr@menlo.edu Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to inclusion. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College

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