Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
Head Coach - Basketball |
| Position Number |
8101042 |
| Work Modality |
Fully In-Person |
| Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? |
No |
| Job Category |
University Staff |
| Job Type |
Full-Time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Campus |
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus |
| Department Name |
ATHLETICS |
| Location Code |
ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A) |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
No |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Head Coach is expected to exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position consistent with the mission and integrity of the institution, conference, and
NCAA. The responsibilities of the Head Basketball Coach will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Organizing, planning, coordinating, conducting and supervising all aspects of a Division I Basketball Team and daily management of all phases of the Program that includes practice, game preparation and strategy; recruitment of student-athletes; Assistant Coach supervision; preparation and oversight of budget; promotional outreach and fundraising activities.
- Working closely with Academic Support and Student Development Units, responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of the Basketball program in the areas of Academics, Athletics and Student Athlete Conduct, and the recruitment, growth and development of Student Athletes.
- Promoting all aspects of the Basketball Program, the Athletics Department, and Loyola University of Chicago through marketing and public relations activities.
- Adherence to NCAA, Loyola University Chicago, and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations and responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance as evidenced by actions of Staff members in the Program.
- Overseeing and coordinating applicable Camps and Clinics.
- Participating in community outreach and fund raising activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
- Bachelor's Degree in related field and at least five years of related Coaching experience in a Division I School.
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| Qualifications |
- Master's Degree preferred.
- The successful Candidate will have effective Leadership, Communication, Organizational, Interpersonal, Public Relations and Fundraising skills, and the ability to be aligned with the Mission & Identify of a Jesuit Institution.
- Demonstrated experience with the role of Intercollegiate Athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
- Strong teaching and coaching skills with proven ability to lead and manage Staff; motivate Student-Athletes to maximize Athletics performance and developing them scholastically, and individually consistent with the Higher Education values of the University.
- Effective communication and organizational skills are required, with the proven ability to communicate constructively with student-athletes and demonstrated commitment to Student-Athlete welfare.
- Ability to build and maintain interpersonal positive relationships with Student-Athletes, Staff, and Alumni.
- Efficient in budgetary matters; experience in managing and participating in fundraising activities.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with NCAA and conference rules and regulations; commitment to the mission of Jesuit Higher Education.
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| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
NA |
| Computer Skills |
- Familiar with compliance software (i.e. Arms/Jumprforward), video/scouting analytics, Microsoft office.
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| Supervisory Responsibilities |
Yes |
| Required operation of university owned vehicles |
No |
| Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
No |
| Physical Demands |
Standing, Repetitive Motions |
| Working Conditions |
Irregular Hours |
| Open Date |
04/10/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$340,000.00/ann |
| Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$250,000.00/ann |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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| About Loyola University Chicago |
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With
15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a
STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,
click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's
Nondiscrimination Policy. |
| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35010 |
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Loyola University Chicago
Apr 11, 2026