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).