Head Men's basketball Coach

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Head Men's Basketball Coach.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men's Basketball Coach responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organization, direction and administration as well as recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

Fort Valley State University a proud member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the prestigious Southern Intercollegiate Conference (SIAC), is sponsoring 12 intercollegiate men's and women's sports.

This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responsible for providing vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to recruiting, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar-athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions. Establish positive, mutually respectful, and effective working relationships with scholar-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alums, and the public. The Head Coach is responsible for developing a program that supports the University's Athletics mission. Demonstrate a commitment to represent the University in an honorable and ethical manner, complying with all athletic, NCAA, SIAC, Fort Valley State University, and the University System of Georgia policies and protocols, including the use of all athletic and University software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, and community service.
• Responsible for providing a positive scholar-athlete experience centered on their physical and mental health in the organization, implementing, oversight, and present at all regular practice sessions and competitions in developing, instructing, and motivating scholar-athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve a high-level performance individually and as a team.
• Lead the evaluation and recruitment of athletically talented and academically qualified scholar-athletes, supporting the University's mission and philosophy in monitoring, overseeing, and supporting academic success. Comply with the academic policies established by the University and the NCAA and maintain an environment where higher education is prioritized, as reflected by class attendance, grade point averages, the NCAA Academic Success Rate (ASR), and federal graduation rates.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the sports operating budget provided by the university. Develop fundraising activities and events to supplement the budget needs of the program, including cooperating fully with the University in promoting the Program, the University's Athletics Advancement fundraising, the University, the University's Alumni Association, and other University-affiliated organizations. Such cooperation includes, but is not limited to, (a) attendance and participation at meetings, events, and media outlets of the University and University-affiliated organizations; (b) endorsement of products and performance of promotional services; and (c) personal appearances, in each case as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel required during playing season and recruitment season
• Evenings, weekends during playing season and recruitment season
• Working outdoors
• Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of time
• Lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, lift overhead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Collegiate-level coaching experience with knowledge of NCAA Division II regulations
• Head coaching experience with 4 years of head or assistant collegiate coaching
• Proven track record of successful collegiate recruiting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653