The Human Resources Department at NC State has spoken and Google has links to this story from a ton of media outlets all over the country. These requirements rule out several different names that people keep bringing up over and over again. So let’s hear from the HR weenies:
1) QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
B. Minimum of five years of head coaching experience at a NCAA Division I school.
2) CHARACTER:
Must be a person of flawless character reflected in his personal and professional life. Exemplified by:
A. Demonstrated commitment to NCAA, ACC, and NC State compliance rules and regulations.
B. Unwavering honesty, trustworthiness and integrity.
C. Respect for people.
D. Intelligence (demonstrated by appropriate college degree).
E. Self-confidence.
3) COMMITMENT TO UNIVERSITY MISSION AND VALUES:
Must be well-grounded in the fundamental mission of a University and an individual who places a high priority on education. Exemplified by:
A. Demonstrated commitment to encouraging satisfactory academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
B. Commitment to total development of student-athletes … academics as well as personal life skills.
4) BASKETBALL SKILLS:
Must be someone with the right technical training, knowledge, and experience to successfully compete with the world’s best. Exemplified by:
A. Proven coaching skills at the Division I level.
B. Basketball knowledge experience and training under successful mentors and in quality environments.
C. Ability to teach and motivate student-athletes.
D. Ability to hire, train, and motivate staff that share values of head coach and complement his coaching skills.
5) COMPETITIVE INSTINCTS:
Must be a self-motivated person with a burning desire to excel in all facets of life. Exemplified by:
A. Passion for the game that is contagious.
B. A desire to compete successfully against the very best.
C. A desire to be the best.
D. An energetic, tireless worker.
6) SALESMANSHIP:
Must be someone with the ability to articulate a clear vision for the N.C. State Basketball Program who has effective communication skills and can sell NC State, rally support and motivate others. Has the ability to create excitement. Exemplified by:
A. Demonstrated ability to recruit effectively.
B. Ability to represent NC State publicly and with distinction.
C. An appreciation for the news media and proven ability to work effectively with them.
D. Ability to sell oneself, the University, and the Basketball Program to a widely diverse public.
E. Ability to interface successfully with the campus community.
F. Sensitivity to diversity in the community and the ability to interact effectively with a widely diverse citizenry.
7) LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:
Must be a person who can put a team together, motivate that team and manage it effectively to achieve overall success for the program. Exemplified by:
A. Demonstrated ability to organize the many demands of being a head coach.
B. Proven ability to organize the daily activities of the program to make efficient use of time available to student-athletes and staff.
C. Experience in effectively managing people.
D. Proven network of contacts to assist in recruiting and hiring staff.
E. Commitment to discipline.
F. Good listening skills.
G. Commitment to being a team player.
Now we know what’s been taking so long. They had to fill out the stupid paperwork. 😉
