Head Men’s Basketball Coach - 999845
- Men's Basketball
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Head Men’s Basketball Coach - 999845
Position Number: 999845
Unit/Department: Men's Basketball
FTE: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way, written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Drake University is seeking a Head Men’s Basketball Coach to join its athletics department. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency to produce scouting reports, recruiting evaluations, and complete work within deadlines.
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student-athletes, parents, and coaches.
• Skills to help student-athletes improve through training/coaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.
• Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
Job Duties:
- 20% - All job duties described below require understanding and compliance within the rules of the NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference, and Drake University. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Design and implement effective training programs, practices, and game plans that maximize player development and team performance. - (Essential)
- 20% - Support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes within the Men’s Basketball program, creating a culture of excellence and ethics. - (Essential)
- 20% - Recruit and retain student-athletes who thrive at Drake and on the court. - (Essential)
- 15% - Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and other staff as assigned. Direct and coordinate activities of the assistant coaches in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the team. - (Essential)
- 10% - Actively engage with alumni and the community to enhance program support and visibility. - (Essential)
- 5% - Organize a competitive D1 schedule in compliance with Missouri Valley scheduling policies. - (Essential)
- 5% - Manage the program's operational budget, including travel and equipment. - (Essential)
- 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication related to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletics staff) and external (fans, parents, alumni, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential)
- 0% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) position.
At Drake, we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. In addition to a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts, our full-time employees enjoy generous paid time off, including one month of vacation, two personal days per fiscal year, several federal holidays, as well as Thanksgiving break and winter break.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.
If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2025).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have questions about this job posting or the application process, please email us at jobs@drake.edu.
Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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