Head Men's Basketball Coach Job Opening

About Saint Michael's College:

Saint Michael's College delivers a compelling, world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our connected community allows students to form close relationships with each other and accomplished faculty and staff members, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. As a fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, one of the country's top-rated college towns, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service and wilderness experiences. Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus, while the U.S. News and World Report mentioned that "St. Michael's infuses its campus culture with a spirit of serving others," and "creates a feeling of camaraderie." The College is included in the Princeton Review's Best 384 Colleges, earning a spot on the Green College Honor Roll for demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. Surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, and only 3.5 hours from Boston and 1.5 hours from Montreal, the area offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. To learn more, visit smcvt.edu.

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the position of Head Coach of Men's Basketball at Saint Michael's College, a NCAA Division II institution and member of the Northeast-10 Conference, located in greater Burlington, Vermont.

Administrative duties include some event management in the fall and/or spring seasons.

Coaching responsibilities include:

• Directing all aspects of the coaching and management of the men's basketball program
• Recruiting and scouting
• Coaching in games and practices
• Manage the team strength and conditioning program.
• Budget management, fundraising, and alumni development.
• Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes.
• Supervising a full-time assistant coach.
• Visible, meaningfully engaged member of the College community.
• Visible representative for the College and Purple Knights basketball in the greater Burlington community.

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Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability, 401k, generous paid time off, discounted gym membership and excellent dependent and employee tuition benefits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate (or higher) level.
• Strong preference for NCAA collegiate basketball coaching experience, particularly as a head coach.
• Proven commitment to the holistic development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Outstanding work ethic.
• Knowledge of and commitment to adhering to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment; recruiting scholarship student-athletes highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential.
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication,
• Strong organizational ability and computer competency.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and sustain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must legally be able to work in the United States.

Additional Information:

Saint Michael's College, inspired by our Edmundite Catholic mission, is committed to diversity and inclusion across our campus community. We are committed to attracting and supporting faculty and staff that fully represent the racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of the nation, and we actively seek applications from underrepresented groups. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter and other documents information about how they may contribute to our goal through their research, teaching and/or service.

The mission of the Education Programs at Saint Michael's College is to contribute to the intellectual, ethical, social, and spiritual development of individuals and culture, with an emphasis on creativity, curiosity, contemplation, collaboration, social justice, and sustainability.

Saint Michael's College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, in compliance with applicable provisions of state and federal law that prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, HIV-positive test result status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, as such characteristics and prohibitions are defined by applicable law. The College will not rely inappropriately on such characteristics, or upon related stereotypes or biases, in making employment-related decisions. Also, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or otherwise would not be required by applicable law, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as well as any employee who is limited in her ability to perform the functions of her job because of pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.