Item 3.B-June 18, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): David Carter
Position #(s): 11391
Current Title: Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Current Range: 6
(JCC: 77516;1D;CM6532;CC272;E)
Department: : Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Division: President’s Office
Account #(s): 1202-107-0202
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Cary Groth
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
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Director/Chair/Dean
Milton Glick
President, UNR
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Date
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of Institution
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 11391
EEO Code: 1D
CUPA Code: CM6532
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 272
Job Class Code: 77516
Range: 6
Effective Date: 6/1/2010
Approved Title:
HEAD COACH, MEN’S BASKETBALL
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) men’s basketball program is an extension of the university
and must reflect integrity while staying within the parameters of the university mission. The Head
Coach must have a complete working knowledge of the game and must provide the organization and
motivation for a functional program. The incumbent has fiscal responsibility for the men’s basketball
program. The Head Coach must implement a philosophy that addresses ethical behavior and the
welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and must develop an atmosphere that
addresses the standards of excellence. The Head Coach is responsible for hiring assistants who have
ethical values and the ability to develop skills in student-athletes and he/she must develop a recruiting
network for the purpose of effective recruitment of prospective student-athletes. The Head Coach
must provide responsible leadership and a clear vision for achieving and communicating that success.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
30% - Football Program Administration
 Administer overall football program
 Provide the organization and motivation for a functional program
 Implement a philosophy that addresses ethical behavior and the welfare of the student-athletes
 Maintain effective and on-going communication with Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
 Develop an atmosphere that addresses the standards of excellence
 Provide responsible leadership and a clear vision for achieving and communicating success
 Provide the cooperation and support necessary for academic success of the student-athletes
 Work within the confines of the program budget
 Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to
disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement
procedures)
30% - Coaching
 Coach sport of football to student-athletes
 Manage assistant coaches in training of student-athletes
20% - Recruitment
 Develop a recruiting network for the purpose of effective recruitment and evaluation of
prospective student-athletes to UNR football program
10% - Public Relations and Promotions
 Promote UNR football program through excellent public relations, development, and marketing
and promotions
10% - Support Staff Management
 Hire assistants who have ethical values and the ability to develop skills in student-athletes
 Work cooperatively with all support staff
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Athletics is one of the most visible programs on the UNR campus. Incumbent must be flexible, take
initiative, and work independently with little direct supervision and with considerable latitude for
initiative and independent judgment.
Impact:
The decisions and judgments made by the Head Coach for men’s basketball and the results of work
performed have a major impact on the athletic department, university, and conference. It is essential
that the integrity of Wolf Pack Athletics is maintained. Because of this high visibility, the department
requires solid judgment and decision-making skills from its head men’s basketball coach. Team
success, academic eligibility, and student-athletes’ progress toward their degrees are necessities. In
addition, it is important that the individual run the men’s basketball program in compliance with
National Conference Athletics Association (NCAA) and conference rules and regulations. Retention
and graduation of our student-athletes on campus is critical to the future of Wolf Pack Athletics and
UNR.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Complete working knowledge of the sport of football including rules and regulations
 NCAA, conference, university rules and regulations
 Budgets and fiscal reporting
 Recruitment of Division I student-athletes
Skills:
 Organizational
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Outstanding leadership abilities
Ability to:
 Motivate student-athletes and staff
 Understand organizational structure
 Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner on and off the field
 Operate with the highest degree of integrity
 Comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Student Athletes and their
families
ICA and UNR faculty and staff
Reason for Contact
To recruit, coach, and mentor
To ensure welfare and academic success of students
Position Description – Head Coach, Football
External
Legislative community
Community support groups
High school and youth coaches
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Reason for Contact
To support and promote UNR football program
To promote recruitment efforts
To promote recruitment efforts
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and five years or a Master’s Degree and five years or a Doctorate
and four years of collegiate experience in managing a men’s basketball program
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None