Cyclones - Head Men's Basketball Coach
Position Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley (Menasha, WI) is searching for a head men’s basketball coach. This is a fixed term appointment for the specified period only.
Actual responsibilities will be determined after consultation with the UW Fox Athletic Director.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Coach UW Fox men’s varsity basketball
- Weekday games generally begin at 8:00pm, with Saturday contests being played in the afternoon. (The majority of the games are double-headers with the women’s team playing the first game. You can check the UWFox athletics webpage http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/athletics/ for a tentative 2008-09 schedule)
- It is expected that the team will practice four or five times a week (depending on number of games per week), with times generally being between 3:00 – 7:00 pm.
- It is expected that the coach will engage in active recruiting of area high school players.
- The coaching staff will participate in various fund raising activities.
- The men’s team (players and coaches) are responsible for working the women’s home games (tickets, concessions, scorekeeping, etc.)
Clerical responsibilities include:
- Supervision of the athletes and equipment during practice sessions and on all trips (women and men’s teams travel together)
- Care, inventory, distribution and collection of uniforms
- Maintenance of statistical records and regular distribution to the league office
- Routine updating of men’s basketball webpage
- Submission of daily practice schedule/plan
- Reporting of scores to the Appleton Post-Crescent after each game
- Assist with game preparations
- Attending the annual coaches meeting (via WisLine)
Qualifications:
Basketball coaching experience required (preferred to be high school or above). Minimum bachelor’s degree preferred, in Physical Education or related field. Knowledge and experience of the game of basketball are required. The applicant must also be dedicated to meeting the special needs of college level students. First Aid and CPR/AED certification is recommended.
Dates of Appointment: Tentatively October 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009
Salary: $3000.00
How to Apply
Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Please apply immediately. Submit cover letter, resume and contact information for two current professional references to:
UW-Fox Valley
Attn: Juli McGuire
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952
or by e-mail: juli.mcguire@uwc.edu
or by Fax: (920) 832-2674
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
For More Information
Contact Athletic Director Pam Massey at (920) 832-2643, or email pam.massey@uwc.edu
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
An AA/EO employer, the UW Colleges encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities.