HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Careers at SUSLA

DEADLINE

Full-time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Head Men's Basketball Coach/Athletic Director position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is in the process of hiring a Head Men's Basketball Coach/Director of Athletics. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

The Head Men's Basketball Coach/Director of Athletics provides administrative direction and oversight for all intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities, and activities. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, divisional and university athletics regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels as well as managing and developing all aspects of the Men's basketball program including recruitment, organization of practice games, and scheduling. The Head Men's Basketball Coach/Director of Athletics also collaborates with student administrative offices and Admissions on the recruitment and retention of student athletes and with the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results. Frequent nights and weekend work and in-season travel may be required. This position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

This list includes, but is not limited to, the following:

* Manage fiscally sound budget.
* Maintenance of facilities and equipment.
* Adhere to the rules and regulations of Southern University and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
* Develop the overall program regarding quality student athletes, as well as demonstrating athletic excellence.
* Establish a leadership/mentor role among student athletes and other support staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior both during and outside of athletic competitions.
* Assist with the management of travel for away events.
* Develop a positive working relationship with faculty and University staff to assist in academics for current student athletes.
* Provide administrative direction and oversight for all athletics programs and activities and supervise the control, issuance and maintenance of recreational athletic equipment and facilities.
* Shared responsibility for employment decisions and full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches and athletics staff.
* Create fundraising opportunities for all athletic programs.
* Plan, implement, and promote intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletic programs for varsity sports, ensuring a robust intramural program, and developing and overseeing a range of recreational programs and activities.
* Establish and maintain standards of dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules for all athletes.
* Monitor strict observances of equality of opportunity in men's and women's athletics by keeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with university staff regarding compliance with the law and to initiate and coordinate the certification of academic and health eligibility of all varsity athletes.
* Collaborate with University relations in the preparation of press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
* Manage and ensure departmental compliance with all University cash handling and management policies.
* Collect and analyze departmental statistics and data, prepare, and distribute reports as appropriate.
* To assist in the development of alumni athletics events, community relationships, and fundraising opportunities
* Represent the University at professional meetings and other special or public events.
* Function as a member of the University Community by accepting special and committee assignments as may be requested.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree required in Health/Physical Education or related field and a minimum of three (3) years administrative experience.
* Minimum of three (3) years basketball coaching experience
* Knowledge of collegiate athletics, specifically Men's basketball
* Ability to work with limited supervision.
* Good presentation skills
* Ability to multitask.

COMPENSATION:

$45,000-55,000

TYPE: Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or any other protected class. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Devonye C. Brown, Fine Arts Building, Suite C-01 (318) 670-9225: Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Anjelica Hart, NCR Building, Room 125, (318) 670-9367.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.

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