This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Program.
Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short- and long-term Basketball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.
Responsibilities
Teaching Basketball
Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Women’s Basketball Team, the Department and the College.
Organize productive practice sessions
Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition
Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member
Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility
Recruiting
Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Women’s Basketball Program.
Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
Maintain complete and competitive rosters based on Athletic Department roster expectations.
Personnel Supervision
Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Women’s Basketball Program.
Budget Supervision
Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) team’s budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.
Compliance Oversight
Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them.
Community Outreach
Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Women’s Basketball Program, the Department and College
Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals
Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members
Complete one (1) Community Service Project with Team(s)
Participate in one (1) Athletic Department Community Service Project
Other
Attend all Athletic Department team and individual meetings, participate in college-wide meetings, and contribute to college committees and assigned taskforces
Participate as an active member of the Athletics Department to facilitate other duties as assigned
Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing, Hall of Fame and Athletics Awards Ceremony
Job Qualifications
Necessary Education or Work Experience
Bachelors degree in a related field required. Masters degree preferred.
At least 5 years’ experience as a high school head coach or 3 years’ experience as a collegiate coach.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
General understanding of NCAA III rules
Ability to relate to a diverse population
Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
Valid Driver’s License
Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Check.
Required Technical Skills
Comfortable with Office 365 platform
Comfortable with using SLATE, Front Rush, HUDL, Synergy
Demonstrated comfort with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)
Other Qualifications
Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Applications received by June 19, 2024 will be given first consideration.
To apply : Send a cover letter, resume, and references to: