Under minimal supervision, directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic Women’s Basketball Program operating under National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) operating bylaws and regulations. Works in conjunction with all other Athletics personnel towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics Director and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition, and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. This is a part-time, ten-month position. The following responsibilities are included: Provides for the safety and welfare of team members; Complies with all HT, NAIA and RRAC rules and regulations; Plans for all team practices and training sessions to maximize time, effort, safety and skill; Recruits, monitors and retains outstanding student-athletes who will be academically successful culminating in graduation; Commitment to the student-athlete’s academic progress and degree completion, emphasizes academics and works closely with the faculty to ensure athletes attend classes and are in good scholastic standing; Meets with the team and the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to review NAIA regulations and University procedures to ensure all rules and regulations are followed, including the Code of Ethics and Champion of Character as outlined in the NAIA handbook; Makes necessary arrangements for all away events; Makes necessary arrangements for home competitions; Formulates the team’s competitive schedule in cooperation with the Director of Athletics; Works with the Athletic Trainer to assure the prevention and care of athletic injuries; Initiates requests for verification of eligibility of initial and returning student-athletes; Responsible for all required record keeping, reports all statistics at end of games; coordinates and monitors statisticians; Works with the Communications and Marketing Office to facilitate media coverage and sport promotion; Formulates and communicates appropriate team rules for dress, behavior, class attendance, etc; Operates within the established budget; Orders, inventories, assigns and monitors equipment and uniforms; Maintains a good relationship with external groups who may want to assist in the program including fund raising activities; Assists the Director of Athletics with maintaining accurate records and statistics; Shares knowledge and promotes the sport and HT through clinics, workshops and lectures; Directs, instructs and supervises the activities of all personnel and student-athletes within the sport program; Participates as appointed on Intercollegiate Athletics, University, and state, regional and national committees; Demonstrates certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and first aid; May serve as game administrator at designated home events; Performs other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and supervises all volunteer coaching staff in the Women’s Basketball program.