Head Men's Basketball Coach

About the role

The Head Men’s Basketball Coach will lead Texas A&M University‑Texarkana’s NAIA men’s basketball program, shaping a competitive team while aligning student‑athlete goals with the university’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement all aspects of the basketball program, including practice planning, game preparation, budgeting, and travel logistics.
• Recruit student‑athletes whose academic, athletic, and personal objectives match the university’s values.
• Supervise assistant and graduate assistant coaches, ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations and university policies.
• Coordinate game‑day operations, locker‑room usage, facility management, and post‑event clean‑up.
• Support academic eligibility, work with the registrar, faculty, and athletic trainer to monitor academic progress and injury management.
• Engage with the community through fundraisers, basketball camps, and fan‑attraction initiatives.
• Maintain team discipline, enforce rules, and promote the TAMUT culture of sportsmanship and integrity.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a collegiate basketball program, preferably at the NAIA level.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA rules, recruitment processes, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor student‑athletes academically and athletically.
• Leadership skills to manage coaching staff and coordinate with university departments.
• Willingness to travel and transport athletes, including operating a full‑size passenger van when needed.

Required skills