Kentucky State University Land Grant Program

General

• Provides leadership and direction for all aspects of the Men's Basketball program
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, conditioning sessions, competitions, and other athletic activities designed to maximize student-athlete development and team success
• Develops and implements offensive, defensive, and special game strategies while evaluating individual and team performance throughout the season
• Develops and implements comprehensive recruiting strategies to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain academically qualified student-athletes in compliance with NCAA and SIAC regulations
• Monitors the academic progress, eligibility, and overall well-being of student-athletes while promoting academic achievement, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, and good citizenship
• Ensures full compliance with all NCAA, SIAC, University, conference, federal, and state rules, regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to intercollegiate athletics
• Supervises, evaluates, and mentors assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student workers, and other personnel assigned to the program
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the program budget while ensuring responsible stewardship of University resources
• Coordinates team travel, scheduling, equipment management, practice logistics, and other operational aspects of the program
• Collaborates with Athletics administration on fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, community outreach, promotional activities, and special events that support the Men's Basketball program
• Represents the University and Athletics Department in a professional manner when interacting with student-athletes, parents, alumni, donors, media representatives, conference officials, community organizations, and the public
• Maintains accurate program records and prepares required reports in accordance with University, NCAA, and conference requirements
• Attends departmental meetings, University functions, professional development activities, and other events as assigned
• Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to provide direct supervision of student-athletes and staff and to effectively carry out the essential functions of the position

Head Coach, Men's Basketball