Job No. 537617 Head Coach, Women's Basketball

EXPIRED

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator III

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator III

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $13,334 - $16,667

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $6,563- $21,066

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION , applications must be received by April 17, 2024 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will provide a clear vision for the program that is consistent with the traditions and mission of the University and the Athletic Department.

Under the administrative direction of the Director of Athletics or his/her designee, the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will support and enhance the mission of the University Athletic Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the CSUB Women’s Basketball Program, implementation of and compliance with the budget of the program, and the recruiting, training, supervision, evaluation, and performance of student-athletes and coaching staff. The incumbent shall also have responsibility for the scheduling of contests and opponents, but the Director of Athletics or his/her designee retains the final approval regarding the program’s schedule of contest and opponents.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Women’s Basketball Program Administration

• Responsible for the management and administration of the CSUB intercollegiate women’s basketball program that completes regularly for the Big West Conference.
• Represent the program internally and externally with entities including, but not limited to faculty and staff, admissions, friends and family of women’s basketball, fans, donors, and the Bakersfield community.
• Improve and set goals for the women’s basketball program.
• Develop new ideas within the framework and philosophies of the department.
• Provide an atmosphere for positive learning, be well informed on lates trends, techniques, and strategies.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and employ sound coaching techniques and practices.
• Teach and develop sport specific skills and coaching strategies that enhance the athletic performance of student-athletes in practice and competition.
• Support the conditioning and training of student-athletes in conjunction with the strength/weight staff, the athletic training staff and team physicians.
• Emphasize academic success and retention to enhance graduation rates and the academic progress rate (APR).
• Be reasonably available to, and work professionally with, the media as well as cooperatively with the University and Department staff members.
• Responsible for effective allocation of athletic scholarships to student-athletes within NCAA rules and parameters established by the Department of Athletics.

Program Budget

• Develop and administer program budget, preparing data and reports, as necessary.
• Manage program budget, travel, and equipment logistics with department administration.
• Remain within budget allocation.
• Assist in revenue generation and fund-raising activities.

Compliance

• Organize, manage, and direct the women’s basketball program effectively by advocating for and complying with all applicable university, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Big West Conference rules.
• Abide and comply with the constitution, bylaws, rules, and interpretation of the NCAA.
• Ensure that public statements remain complimentary regarding the athletics program and the University.

Personnel Management

• Recruit quality student-athletes in compliance with the institution's recruitment policy, and develop and enforce discipline through written team rules, Department of Athletics' code of conduct and university rules, policies and standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes and monitor their academic progress.
• Recruit, supervise, develop and evaluate Assistant Coaches, ensuring that the program is operated in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Promote student-athletes’ personal development, high academic achievement and full participation in all aspects of university life.
• Prioritize student-athletes’ academic and general welfare.

Schedule “Guarantee Games”

• Develop a competitive schedule and adhere to university and departmental practices relating to expenditures.
• Schedule “Guarantee Games” each playing year of the contract. (Guarantee Games refer to games in which CSUB is entitled to a defined sum of money based on written agreement entered with another university before the game.)
• Ensure that the Head Coach and Athletics Director or his/her designee mutually agree upon the amount of money to be collected each year from “Guarantee Games.”
• Responsible for distributing excess funds from “Guarantee Games” to the Women’s Basketball program in compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education which is accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education. Minimum of four (4) years’ experience coaching Women’s Basketball at the NCAA or professional level.

LICENSES –

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Must pass the annual NCAA recruiting examination.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends, especially during the basketball season.
• Ability to perform all duties with integrity and professionalism, on and off the court.
• Ability to achieve team performance and success within the conference, regionally and nationally.
• Ability to identify and recruit quality student-athletes, along with a strong desire to teach, coach and mentor a group of diverse young women.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to the enforcement of NCAA rules and regulations.
  
• Ability to act as a mentor and exercise leadership, especially for female student-athletes .
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership .
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service - oriented and communicative approach.
• Ability to support the department’s commitment to gender equity and ethnic diversity.
• Ability to oversee academic status and enhancement of NCAA academic progress rates and federal graduation rates.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the media.
• Ability to demonstrate a coaching philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision and values of CSUB and the Athletic Department.
• Ability to generate philanthropic funds to support the basketball program.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience coaching women’s collegiate basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
• Previous head coaching experience.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK – involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position .

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A “designated position” in the CSU’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.