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Head Basketball Coach

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Apr 23, 2025

Position Title:	Head Basketball Coach
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary:	$100,000 - $130,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	Direct and coordinate the men's basketball program to include recruiting, practice planning, student-athlete development, monitoring of academic success, and adherence to NCAA, GLIAC, and University policy and guidelines.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree. Must possess a strong desire to teach and facilitate the academic and athletic needs of students. Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA, GLIAC and University rules and excellent communication skills.
Required Work Experience:	Five years of effective coaching and recruiting at the collegiate, professional or major high school level. Must exhibit sound leadership qualities with clear and effective communication skills both orally and written. Must have experience in recruiting, player development and roster management.
Required Licenses and Certifications:	None
Physical Demands:	Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Twisting Balancing Climbing Driving Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Exhibit strong leadership and professionalism in dealing with student-athletes, maintain integrity beyond reproach and foster a motivating environment while operating a program with a high degree of discipline and accountability. Oversight of daily practice planning, game preparation, recruiting and scholarship allocation. Support and monitor player's academic success and personal issues. Coordinate game scheduling and team travel. Manage budget, expenditures, purchasing and scholarship allocation processes. Engage in public relations initiatives that create revenue and positive image for the University. Perform other administrative duties associated with the position or assigned by the Athletic Director. Recommend for hire, supervise and evaluate staff cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni, parents and supporters. Direct recruiting efforts in compliance with NCAA requirements, including scouting, communication, visits and talent cultivation. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	Represent Ferris State men's basketball at conference meetings, rules education seminars, community involvement activities, conferences and seminars related to athletics.
Skills and Abilities:	Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:	April 22, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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