"Head Basketball Coach"

Head Basketball Coach

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary: $110,000 - $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.

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

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 the 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 generate revenue and enhance the University's positive image. 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 alums, parents, and supporters. Direct recruiting efforts in compliance with NCAA requirements, including scouting, communication, visits, and talent cultivation. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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: Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions to Applicants: PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. All applicants must also complete a full application on the Ferris website at Head Basketball Coach. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. DHR Global is assisting Ferris State University in this search. In addition to completing the Ferris application process, please contact Glenn Sugiyama, Tony Hernandez, or Craig Thompson at Ferrisstate.mbb@dhrglobal.com.

Initial Application Review Date: March 16, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes