Head Women's Basketball Coach

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Greensburg Athletics - Pennsylvania-Greensburg - (26002551)

 

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Department of Athletics is a proud member of the NCAA Division III level. The Department of Athletics consists of 13 varsity athletic men’s and women’s teams that compete in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

The Head Women's Basketball Coach is responsible (in conjunction with the Director of Athletics) for planning, programming, directing, supervising, and implementing the duties and functions of the women's basketball program. The head coach must work closely with all others involved in carrying out the philosophy and objective of the intercollegiate athletic program. 

 

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations. Oversees assistant coaching staff.

Essential Functions 

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Head Women's Basketball Coach

Greensburg Athletics - Pennsylvania-Greensburg - (26002551)

 

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Department of Athletics is a proud member of the NCAA Division III level. The Department of Athletics consists of 13 varsity athletic men’s and women’s teams that compete in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

The Head Women's Basketball Coach is responsible (in conjunction with the Director of Athletics) for planning, programming, directing, supervising, and implementing the duties and functions of the women's basketball program. The head coach must work closely with all others involved in carrying out the philosophy and objective of the intercollegiate athletic program. 

 

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations. Oversees assistant coaching staff.

Essential Functions 

The Head Women's Basketball Coach, in conjunction with the Pitt Greensburg Director of Athletics, is responsible for:
- Planning, programming, directing, supervising, and implementing the duties and functions of the women's basketball program;
- Directly coaching and conditioning players;
- Recruiting and scouting of prospective players;
- Executing practices, practice schedules, facility availability;
- Requisitioning new and maintaining existing equipment;
- Monitoring academic and disciplinary standing of student athletes;
- Organizing and confirming travel to away events/matches;
- Fundraising for the women's basketball program and Athletic department which will include coordination and oversight of camps;
- Coordinating and completing administrative functions to ensure the University will have a comprehensive and cohesive program for athletes and non-competing athletes.

The Head Women's Basketball Coach must have a demonstrated ability to recruit prospective student-athletes and retain current student-athletes, strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage campus stakeholders, alumni, and community partners, and knowledge of, and commitment to, NCAA rules, regulations, and philosophy.

The Head Women's Basketball Coach reports to the Pitt Greensburg Director of Athletics.

The Head Women's Basketball Coach will supervise an Assistant Coach.
 

Physical Effort 

The position requires a considerable amount of nontraditional work hours due to practice schedules, games and away travel. Physical exertion is required at various times.

The position will require walking to on-campus events and meetings.
 

 

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

 

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Coach.Head - Regional

Campus Greensburg

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Bachelor’s degree required with either a minimum of 3 years of successful NCAA collegiate coaching experience, or a minimum of 8 years of successful coaching at the junior college or high school level (or a combination of both).

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with weekend and evening hours as needed depending on season

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range Minimum starting salary of $38,500/year

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

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