Head Women's Basketball Coach

EXPIRED

Job Title: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

Prepared Date: May 23, 2024

Revised Date:

Job Title: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

Prepared Date: May 23, 2024

Revised Date:

SUMMARY

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will have overall responsibility to develop and operate a competitive intercollegiate program by recruiting, retaining, teaching and mentoring quality student-athletes in the program. The Head Coach will also manage the women’s basketball team effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the women’s basketball program.
• Oversee the women’s basketball operating budget with integrity.
• Develop and implement modern and effective basketball techniques and strategies through practices and competitions.
• Arrange transportation and practice schedules in context of department guidelines, working with appropriate departmental and institutional personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local media, high school coaches, the Decatur community and the extended Millikin University community to promote the women’s basketball program in a positive manner.
• Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations and policies.
• Develop a competitive season schedule of non-conference games within the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Attend all departmental, conference and other professional meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Serve on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
• Serve as Griswold Gym Facility Monitor.
• Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
• Serve as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Instructor for the Athletic Department as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises others. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the university’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training staff members, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of college coaching preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball
• Ability to recruit and retain quality basketball student-athletes
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete

WORK ENVIRONMENT The Athletics Department at Millikin University is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for student-athletes, colleagues, and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS Typical working conditions found in most indoor athletic scenarios. Flexibility to work an untraditional work schedule. Ability to travel with the team, either by vehicle or plane. May required periodic overnight travel. Occasionally sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or more. Constant standing; hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required. Dexterity to operate a keyboard. Outdoor exposure to all types of weather.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.

CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges university information with others only on a "need to know" basis.

ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. May involve longer days, weekends, and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.

SAFETY Understands and always uses safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions to Public Safety immediately. Assures all equipment functions properly before use. Knows and adheres to all safety and fire prevention rules and regulations. Knows location and use of personal protective equipment, fire plan, SDS and Disaster Plan.

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.