What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach-Men's Basketball position at Johnson & Wales University?
Job no: 11224
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Athletics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Coaches, supervises and develops an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies. Creates a competitive and fiscally responsible schedule of intercollegiate competition
Essential Job Functions
Plans, strategizes and oversees all practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes
Develops a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program
Establishes team rules and protocols and implements appropriately
Fosters the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience
Emphasizes and promotes academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates
Provides team supervision at all competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university
Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)
Coordinates, develops, and oversees fundraising activities to supplement team expenses such as travel and team apparel
Prepares and monitors departmental budget
Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree
Moderate amount of experience with coaching, collegiate playing or other related experience
Valid U.S. driver's license
First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Athletics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Coaches, supervises and develops an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies. Creates a competitive and fiscally responsible schedule of intercollegiate competition
Essential Job Functions
Plans, strategizes and oversees all practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes
Develops a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program
Establishes team rules and protocols and implements appropriately
Fosters the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience
Emphasizes and promotes academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates
Provides team supervision at all competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university
Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)
Coordinates, develops, and oversees fundraising activities to supplement team expenses such as travel and team apparel
Prepares and monitors departmental budget
Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree
Moderate amount of experience with coaching, collegiate playing or other related experience
Valid U.S. driver's license
First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Sick LeaveSalary : $63,558 - $118,641