Women Head Basketball Coach

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Position Title:

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Position Details

Req ID:

req17545

Position Title:

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Women Head Basketball Coach

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

1148

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:

United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:

(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 85,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F (requires nights & weekends)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Langston University Head Women's Basketball Coach

Function of Job:

Under administrative review of the University director of athletics, develop and execute strategies for the recruitment of athletes and developing a regionally and nationally competitive team; organize and direct all aspects of the men's basketball program, organizing practice sessions to enhance the team's performance as a highly visible sport: supervise staff involved in the program and promote high academic performance.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

l. Develop and execute a strategy for building a regionally and nationally competitive team.

Oversee the plan for season, including competitive schedule and practices, i.e., facilities, officials, practice schedule, supervise travel arrangement for away competition and strategize for subsequent contests.

In conjunction with head strength coach, develop training and conditioning program; organize all practice sessions to enhance team performance.

Conceive, implement, and supervise a strategy to recruit high-profile NAJA Division I athletes in the LU Women’s Basketball program.

Hire, train. supervise. and evaluate the assistant coach, team manager, and other staff as assigned.

Manage the women's basketball budget within athletics and award scholarships.

Serve as amlx1ssador for the Women's Basketball Program and the University's Athletic Program through a11iculation of their missions, public speaking to promote basketball in the state. region. and nation and communicate with media. alumni. and friends from the University.

Assist in the development of strategies to increase visibility and attendance at home and away events.

Work with the Langston University foundation, when possible, to raise funds through the Women's Basketball annual fund and develop other fundraising activities, camps and/or clinics to support the Men’s Basketball Progran1.

Pai1icipate in in-service programs for coaches and officials; keep current with literature on coaching practices, rules of spo11; physiological and psychological sport applications: contribute and participate in professional organizations: serve on committees and attend clinics. conventions. and other meetings.

Pm1icipate in institutional professional development and training.

Attend and support other university non-sports related activities and participate on university committees when applicable.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of coaching experience, including three years of head coaching experience.

Budgeting, organizational, and communication skills.

Thorough knowledge of NAIA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student athletes.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

At least seven years of experience in coaching basketball at the collegiate level. Three years of head coaching experience preferred.

Master's degree preferred.

Social Requirement' or Physical Limitations:

This job requires extended periods of standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching and may involve some lifting (50 pounds or less).Outdoor and indoor work will be necessary on a daily basis. A non-traditional work week, hours and days will be required to fulfill job duties. Expect to work nights, weekdays, weekends and sometimes holidays. Extensive travel is required to recruit, attend competitions, conferences, offsite events, etc.

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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