Head Women's Basketball Coach

Job Locations US-MN-St. Paul

Posted Date 15 hours ago(5/16/2025 6:40 PM)

Job ID 2025-2167

# of Openings 1

Category Athletics

Overview

 

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Head Women's Basketball Coach

Job Locations US-MN-St. Paul

Posted Date 15 hours ago(5/16/2025 6:40 PM)

Job ID 2025-2167

# of Openings 1

Category Athletics

Overview

 

About The Department: 

The Macalester College Athletic Department fosters a supportive, challenging environment for student-athletes, emphasizing both academic and athletic excellence. As an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (MIAC), the department prioritizes competitive success, developmental growth, and community engagement. The department is committed to providing a holistic, well-rounded experience for student-athletes to excel in their sport while preparing them for success beyond Macalester.

 

Read more about Macalester Athletics here.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares, and conducts safe and strategic individual and team training sessions and competitive strategies. Executes appropriate coaching decisions during practice and competition that ensure the welfare of the student athletes representing their program.

• Understands and supports students who are balancing multiple responsibilities as students and athletes in a rigorous academic environment.

• Develops and incorporates a comprehensive recruiting plan that shows successful results for the recruitment, yield and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in a rigorous academic environment.

• Oversees, monitors, and balances the budget and all financial operations of the program. Develops an effective competitive schedule for the program within the budget parameters.

• Directs and/or assists with the preparation and event management needs at home competitive events. Assists in the coordination of special events including recruiting, alumni, the Mac Hac, and the student-athlete recognition functions

• Hires, supervises, evaluates and supports professional development of assistant coaches. Completes paperwork necessary for the hiring process in a timely fashion.

• Teaches one PE course annually.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license required.

• 3-5 years of college coaching or competitive club or high school coaching experience with recruiting is preferred

  • Designing and implementing strategic practice and competition plans 
  • Creating an effective, sustainable, and results-oriented recruitment plan 
  • Fostering a positive, organized and enriching experience for the student athletes

• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff, with a commitment to equity, and inclusion. 

 

Compensation:

The annual salary for this full-time 1.0 FTE position will be $83,600-$87,400, depending on experience. 

Benefits:
At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

 

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

 

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through theMacalester Employment Opportunities webpage b y June 2nd, 2025. This position will be open until filled. 

 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

 

 

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.

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