Women's Basketball Coach

EXPIRED

Compensation

$59,290.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on April 30, 2025. Only materials submitted via our online application will be considered.

The Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for oversight of the women’s basketball program and administering the sport in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the college, Florida College System Activities Association, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Central Conference. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience working with students. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with athletes, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and community members.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Teaches individual and team skill development and strategies.

• Recruits qualified student-athletes to be members of our team.

• Advises student-athletes and helps them register for classes, enroll in the college, and prepare for transfer.

Compensation

$59,290.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on April 30, 2025. Only materials submitted via our online application will be considered.

The Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for oversight of the women’s basketball program and administering the sport in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the college, Florida College System Activities Association, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Central Conference. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience working with students. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with athletes, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and community members.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Teaches individual and team skill development and strategies.

• Recruits qualified student-athletes to be members of our team.

• Advises student-athletes and helps them register for classes, enroll in the college, and prepare for transfer.

• Coaches all games and scrimmages.

• Assists in the marketing and recruitment of our student-athletes to four-year schools.

• Schedules regular season games, scrimmages, and practices.

• Actively seeks support for the program from outside sources and/or sponsors.

• Schedules all travel accommodations for road games and recruiting.

• Orders all needed equipment and gear; keep an inventory.

• Follows all NJCAA and FSCAA rules as applicable to the Women’s Basketball program.

• Counsels team members regarding basketball, academics, and life circumstances.

• Engages with the community via camps and clinics.

• Engages alumni and encourages their involvement.

• Follows and adheres to NJCAA, FSCAA, MFC, and Santa Fe rules and regulations.

• Working knowledge of basketball skills and strategies; ability to convey them to the team.

• Working knowledge of NCAA and NAIA eligibility rules as they relate to our team members moving on to four-year schools.

• Working knowledge of financial aid and how it may assist our student-athletes in meeting their college costs.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reports to: Athletics Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of related work experience. First Aid and CPR certification.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and be authorized to drive for the college.

Preferred: A master's degree with previous college coaching experience.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader.  Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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