Head Men's Basketball Coach

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Company: Fairmont State University

Job Location: Fairmont

Category: Athletics - Coaching

Type: Full-Time

Type of Position: Faculty

Department: Athletics

Appointment Length: Aug - June (11 mo)

Tenure Status: 3 - Faculty, not tenure eligible

Academic Rank: 0 - No Rank (Faculty Position)

Is this considered a "term" position? No

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

A direct report to the Fairmont State University Director of Athletics, oversees all aspects of the FSU men's basketball program (NCAA II) in accordance with NCAA, Mountain East Conference (MEC) and all applicable University policies. Demonstrates commitment to the missions/visions of the University and the Athletic Department; fosters the academic development of the student athletes; and ensures that the student athletes, coaching staff and program present a positive image of Fairmont State in all aspects.

• Recruits/trains/coaches the student athletes of the men's basketball program.
• Maintains thorough/continuing familiarity and compliance with the constitution/bylaws/interpretations of NCAA II, MEC and FSU policies, regulations and rules pertaining to the conduct/administration of the men's basketball program.
• Oversees the process/conduct of and actively participates in recruiting prospective student athletes, including developing a positive working relationship with University faculty/staff to assist in the recruiting process.
• Organizes/manages practices, competitions, competition organization, off-campus travel, summer camps/clinics and promotional initiatives.
• Schedules games in coordination and with the approval of the Athletic Director.
• Oversees the management/maintenance of all equipment and facilities associated with the men's basketball program.
• Ensures the program's compliance with all established State and institutional operational procurement procedures.
• Assists and gives input into the development of the men's basketball budget; ensures adherence to and monitoring of said budget.
• Works with appropriate departmental/institutional staff to ensure met deadlines for team travel and appropriate and safe travel arrangements.
• Supervises/manages all personnel assigned to the men's basketball program, including recruitment and selection; assigning/mentoring/monitoring work assignments; appropriate and prompt staff discipline and corrective measures; resolving personnel issues promptly and positively; and all aspects of performance management.
• Expands and enhances the camps programs, including summer camps, clinics or special-target-population camps.
• In collaboration with Athletic Director, develops and implements a plan to generate additional funds for program support, ensuring that the plan/programs/events complement and do not compete with already established programs and events in the Athletics Department and at the University.
• Develops and cultivates sponsorship relationships.
• Monitors the academic progress of all student athletes in the men's basketball program.
• Oversees the organization, oversight and implementation of all men's basketball off-season, pre-season and in-season strength training, conditioning and agility programs in coordination with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Communicates orally/in writing with media and outside agencies per established guidelines and in coordination with the FSU Director of Athletic Communication.
• Conducts coaches' preparation and planning meetings and trains and mentors assigned coaching staff in proper and effective coaching techniques; attends all other meetings as appropriate/as assigned.
• Establishes and ensures communication of and compliance with rules regarding student-athlete conduct, appearance and behavior.
• Demonstrates support for all other sports programs/clubs, intramural programs and other functions of the University and the Athletic Department, in particular regarding the scheduling of facilities and use of available resources.
• Works collaboratively with all support offices, both in Athletics and across the institution, whose work involves the men's basketball program.
• Performs related duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid driver's license issued by the State of West Virginia (within 4 weeks of hire), with a previous/current driving record evidencing minimal violations. Must have and maintain current approved NCAA coach's module certifications and Red Cross-approved CPR and First Aid certifications.

Minimum Required Qualifications

A minimum of five (5) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level. Preferably NCAA DII or higher.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required include:

• Proven coaching and mentoring skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA and MEC rules and bylaws
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Effective persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic and critical-thinking skills.
• Solid and effective communications skills that promote empathetic and persuasive communication with students, parents, colleagues and sponsors, and an appreciation for diversity.
• Proven flexibility and the adaptability to adjust to changing situations and events with professionalism, calmness and dignity.
• Ability to meet University, MEC and NCAA record-keeping and compliance guidelines and requirements.
• Proven skill in and history of developing sponsorships and generating funds in support of a collegiate basketball program.
• Proven history of serving as a positive role model for student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Requisition Number: 2026035FP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP

Job Close Date: 05/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10492