Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Pioneer Football at the NCAA Division I FCS 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 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.

Skills Needed:
· Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

· Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.

· Ability to build rapport and students, faculty and staff.

· Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching.

· 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.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel

· Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations.

· Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

All of the job duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Pioneer Football League, and Drake University.

• 20% - 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 football program creating a culture of excellence and ethics. - (Essential)
• 20% - Recruit and retain student-athletes able to thrive at Drake and on the field of play - (Essential)
• 20% - Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and other staff as assigned. Direct and coordinate the activities of the assistant football coaches in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the football team. - (Essential)
• 10% - Actively engage with alumni and the community to enhance program support and visibility. - (Essential)
• 5% - Manage the football program’s operational budget, including travel and equipment. - (Essential)
• 5% - Demonstrate appropriate communication as it relates to internal (coaching staff, student-athletes, athletic staff) and external (fans, parents, alumni, prospects, campus community, etc.) - (Essential)
• Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our 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. Tuition Benefits