Are you ready to join Phoenix Colleges Athletics team and lead a proud mens basketball program committed to student success, competitive excellence, and community engagement?
Phoenix College is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Mens Basketball Head Coach to provide leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of the mens basketball program. Reporting to the Athletics Director, the Head Coach serves as the primary leader of the program, fostering a culture that supports academic achievement, athletic development, sportsmanship, and student-athlete success both on and off the court.
The Mens Basketball Head Coach oversees and directs all facets of the intercollegiate mens basketball program, including student-athlete recruitment and retention, program administration, fiscal stewardship, fundraising initiatives, and overall program development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to building a competitive program while promoting academic excellence, supporting student access to scholarships and financial resources, and creating meaningful opportunities for student-athletes to achieve their educational and athletic goals.
This position collaborates closely with administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to advance the mission of Phoenix College and strengthen the impact of the athletics program within a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Functions
50% - Plans, manages and implements coaching strategy and practice training sessions for student athletes in accordance with established regulations. Organizes, provides for, and oversees the recruitment of prospective student athletes including the evaluation of student athletes in areas of academics, athletic ability, and character. Leads and manages coaching for both individuals and groups. Plans, leads, and implements training programs and game strategies. Evaluates all aspects of the basketball program, recommends and administers basketball budget. Hires and supervises assistant coaches. Suggests maintenance of the basketball facility. Maintains compliance with all applicable transfer, eligibility, and governing body regulations (NJCAA, NCAA, NAIA, institutional, District, and ACCAC).
40% - Plans and manages the overall development of the student athletes including academic success, character building, and community service. Plans and implements academic standards for the program by monitoring student eligibility, retention, and completion efforts. Directs community involvement initiatives for the program and administers fundraising for the program as needed. Serves as program liaison with campus representatives, community partners, and alumni to support academic initiatives, while also planning and implementing athletic promotional programs and fundraising efforts.
10% - Game Management. Other duties as assigned.