Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Duties will include managing all aspects of the men’s basketball program including coaching, budgeting, and recruiting while fully supporting the athletic department’s philosophy of training student-athlete to be Christ-centered leaders through the platform of athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes that fit within the Christian and Academic requirements set forth by The University of Valley Forge.
• Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes.
• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the specific sports program.
• Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and University rules by athletes and supporting staff.
• Work with scheduling coordinators to schedule non-conference opponents each year within the NCAA guidelines.
• Transportation to and from games with driving responsibilities.

Spiritual Requirements

• All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the Community Life Standards
• Must have the ability to provide spiritual leadership to help others grow spiritually

Qualifications and Abilities

Personal Qualities – The ability to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, skills, and limitations, and to use this understanding profitably.

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve as a team.
• A professional appearance.

Spiritual Abilities – Evidence of a desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ.

• An identifiable salvation experience.
• A pattern of spiritual development characterized by prayer, Bible study, and regular attendance at a local church or involvement in church ministry.
• A commitment to ministry and encouragement of others toward the same.

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Services related field and a master’s degree preferred
• Highly organized, motivated and energetic.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and commitment to the mission of the institution, to equity, and to diversity.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or related job experience of 1-2 years preferred.

The University:

The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With over 40 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.

To apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter (please provide how you would help us reach our mission) and resume to:

Gretchen L. LeVan

Director of Athletics

Email: gllevan@valleyforge.edu