FT Staff: Head Coach - Women's Basketball

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Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Athletics Director, The Women’s Head Basketball Coach is responsible for the overall direction
and management of the Basketball program. This includes day-to-day administrative and program management
leadership; recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA
Division II Basketball program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National
championship. The Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules
and regulations and with University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Head Coach will actively
participate in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned. The nature and diversity of the job
require special abilities, dedication and commitment to the Basketball Program. The position is accountable for
ensuring effective personal management of subordinate personnel, interpersonal relationships, projects,
materials, budgetary costs, and continuous quality improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

Job Details

Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Athletics Director, The Women’s Head Basketball Coach is responsible for the overall direction
and management of the Basketball program. This includes day-to-day administrative and program management
leadership; recruitment, retention, and skills training, as it relates to the development of a competitive NCAA
Division II Basketball program capable of winning CIAA championships and capable of competing for a National
championship. The Head Coach is accountable for ensuring the team’s compliance with NCAA and CIAA rules
and regulations and with University policies, procedures and budgetary constraints. The Head Coach will actively
participate in fundraising endeavors and committee service as assigned. The nature and diversity of the job
require special abilities, dedication and commitment to the Basketball Program. The position is accountable for
ensuring effective personal management of subordinate personnel, interpersonal relationships, projects,
materials, budgetary costs, and continuous quality improvement.

Essential Job Functions:
• Ensures the effective instruction of student athletes in the sport of Basketball. Serves as an effective
  coach in the development of successful strategies for Basketball competition and the reinforcement of
  student athletes’ character development, personal motivation and leadership.
• Ensures effective recruitment of student athletes for the Basketball Program.
• Adheres to all institutional, Conference and all other rules, regulations and policies.
• Assist in fundraising in both Basketball and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department, in
  consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Athletic Director.
• Implements effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.
• Acts as a liaison to help coordinate community service involvement.
• Selects and retains qualified subordinate personnel to ensure the provision of a quality-efficient
  Basketball Program through ongoing support, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, and
  performance review.
• Manage the sport budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Assistant Head Coach/Assistant Coaches

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline required;
  Master’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Seven or more years related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate basketball
  coach.
• Three years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education.
• Advanced knowledge of basketball coaching strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge in teaching basketball skills and techniques.
• NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II).
• NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basketball Rules & Regulations
• Computer skill proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations
Must maintain current recruiting certifications as required by the NCAA.
Must maintain current CPR & First Aid Certification.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization,
decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
The work environment is an athletic and office setting which requires the ability to travel much of the time, work
long hours including evenings and weekends, be physically active, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the
ability to demonstrate specific skills.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of basketball Rules & Regulations

Preferred

Seven or more years related work experience, with demonstrated success as a collegiate basketball coach.

Three years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

First Aid

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