

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Visit to learn more about the university.Īn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,700 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. The start date for this position is as soon as possible after hire. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. What you need to apply: A letter of application addressed to Bree Hare, Assistant Athletics Director of Business Operations along with a current resume, and contact information for three references.Īpplications will be accepted beginning immediately. To Apply: visit use our online application through the Workday link. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and, after one year of employment, tuition benefits. Must have proven administrative, organizational and recruiting skills.Ĭompensation: Salary range of $80,000-$85,000. Knowledge of NCAA Division II Basketball practices and regulations, must become NCAA II recruiting certified, ability to establish good rapport and relationships with players, administrators, staff, alumni and the general public. Three years collegiate Basketball coaching experience preferred.


Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. The Head Coach will be responsible for fostering and supporting student-athlete welfare, recruiting highly qualified student-athletes, practice scheduling and competitions, coaching athletes in practice and games, maintaining a strong academic environment, supervising coaching staff, maintaining budget, conducting and managing all facets of camps, cultivating alumni, direct involvement working with program-specific fundraising as well as participation in Athletic Department fundraising. Responsibilities: The Head Men's Basketball Coach is responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and administering all aspects of Western's Men's Basketball program. Director of Athletics Miles Van Hee has announced the official opening of the head coach search for the Western Colorado men's basketball program.
