Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Thiel College seeks a dynamic and visionary Head Men’s Basketball Coach to lead its NCAA Division III men’s basketball program. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization, supervision, and instruction for all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate basketball program while promoting the holistic development of student-athletes as leaders on and off the court.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the men’s basketball program, including daily operations, practice planning, player development, and game preparation.
• Serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model for student-athletes in alignment with Thiel College’s mission and the values of Thiel Athletics.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes while consistently meeting or exceeding established roster and enrollment goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan that expands the program’s reach, visibility, and competitiveness.
• Monitor academic performance, personal development, and overall student-athlete experience.
• Build and maintain a competitive schedule in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Manage the program’s operating budget with integrity, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate and lead fundraising initiatives, including alumni engagement and donor relations, in support of program growth.
• Promote community engagement and service initiatives involving student athletes and staff.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, fostering a culture of professional development and accountability.
• Serve as a positive representative of Thiel Athletics through campus engagement, game-day administration responsibilities, and facility oversight.
• Ensure full compliance with all NCAA Division III, Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), and institutional rules and regulations.
• Contribute to departmental goals related to recruiting, retention, fundraising, and student-athlete success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful collegiate basketball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability in program leadership, recruiting, player development, and team culture building.
• Strong commitment to the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive team culture aligned with NCAA Division III philosophy.

Performance Expectations:

Head Coaches are expected to meet established performance standards that support the mission and sustainability of Thiel College Athletics. These expectations include achieving assigned recruiting and roster targets; maintaining retention benchmarks; fostering a positive student-athlete experience; demonstrating competitive progress appropriate to program tenure; engaging alumni, parents, community partners, and supporters; contributing to program and departmental fundraising initiatives; and supporting community engagement efforts. Head Coaches are also expected to develop and execute an annual program calendar that outlines recruiting activities, competition schedules, fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, academic monitoring, and team development plans.

To Apply:

Thiel College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, however, that we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualified applicants should visit Thiel’s employment site for more information (www.thiel.edu/employment-opportunities). An application is available by clicking here. A resume, reference information and cover letter should be attached within the application in a single PDF document with the applicant’s last name as the file name.

Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until position is filled.

About Thiel College:

Thiel College is committed to attracting culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff dedicated to engaging students in a rich, fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience. Thiel Athletics is guided by a commitment to excellence, leadership development, and the holistic growth of student-athletes, preparing them to reach their full potential in competition, academics, and life.