Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Job Posting Title:

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA Chancellor - Athletics (Tyler Scott Unsicker (00071869))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Athletic Coach

   

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

• Director of Athletics

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of a successful Men’s Basketball program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting in the athletic education/instruction, development/training and evaluation of student-athletes
• Directs and manages assistant coach, including the delegation and prioritization of administrative responsibilities
• Manages and monitors assigned budget within the framework of the University
• Responsible for the search/recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes
• Works closely with Sports Medicine staff and team physicians to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the student-athletes
• Assists the Generals Athletic Association (GAA) in fundraising activities/events
• Develops a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and actively seeks to develop new performance methods and strategies
• Create a positive and inclusive culture where student-athletes can grow and flourish
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable LSUA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations
• Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

• Full-time Assistant Coach
• Student managers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Collegiate coaching experience. May include Graduate level coaching experience.

Other:

• Strong organizational and communication skills; and high ethical standards.
• Comprehensive computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate within and enhance a team environment.
• Ability to self-start, be creative, show initiate, and meet established goals and deadlines

Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:

• A working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations;
• Coaching experience at the NAIA level;
• Collegiate and/or professional level playing experience; and
• A current commercial driver’s license (CDL) and/or willingness to attain one.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.

All questions, nominations and inquiries can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg with Mammoth Consulting at kurt.patberg@mmth.co

   

Posting Date:

June 2, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 30, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.