Head Coach - Womens Basketball

General Summary of Position:

The Head Coach of Womens Basketball is responsible for leading all aspects of developing and managing a competitive Division I program within the parameters designated by the University America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:

1. Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the womens intercollegiate basketball program:

• Organizing recruitment/evaluation of prospective studentathletes
• Conducting/Coaching and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Optimizing technology (e.g. scouting recruiting) to enhance performance.
• Preparing and implementing game strategies
• Mentoring and providing appropriate leadership direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of studentathletes
• Creating a productive and positive environment that supports studentathlete welfare

2. Manage administrative functions within the womens intercollegiate basketball program:

• Participating in campus department conference and NCAA meetings
• Adhering to all America East Conference and NCAA rules and regulations and maintaining commitment to compliance; head coach responsibility for entirety of program.
• Abiding by University and Athletics Department policies and procedure
• Preparing and executing strategic plan for program
• Developing competitive competition schedule
• Forecasting and managing budget needs relevant to equipment scheduling recruiting travel etc.

3. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the womens intercollegiate basketball program:

• Hiring and retaining quality assistant coaches
• Appropriately delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches
• Supervising and effectively monitoring all aspects/activities of assistant coaches
• Providing necessary leadership and staff development
• Administering performance evaluations
• Effectively collaborating with Sports Performance Athletic Health Care staff StudentAthlete Services and Compliance and other campus constituents

4.Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

• Engaging in fundraising efforts for program and department.
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University conference departmental and community functions
• Building alumni relationships
• Promoting team participation and personally committing to community outreach

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Weekends and travel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelors degree
• 57 Years Successful coaching experience at collegiate level or higher.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and administrating a competitive basketball program
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
• Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
• Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Considerations:

• Masters Degree preferred
• Head womens basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to studentathletes and a commitment to studentathlete welfare
• Familiarity with the Northeast Region preferred
• Effective communication interpersonal and public relations skills

Special Instructions to Applicants: