Northwest Nazarene University is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The individual will be responsible for all details of the sport including but not limited to: budget management, recruiting, eligibility, compliance, NCAA documentation, public relations, scheduling, travel, awarding of scholarships, roster management, managing assistant coaches, organization of practices and all home games, scheduling officials, camps, fundraising, coaching, player development, and other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.  Head coaches are expected to promote and develop spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness and community engagement. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach reports to the Athletic Director.  The position is a full-time, Exempt position. Northwest Nazarene University embraces diversity and therefore encourages all who are qualified to apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Women’s basketball coaching experience
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential functions of this position
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU; candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements
• High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to pass the annual NCAA Division II recruiting exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification
• Offer of employment is contingent on successful results from a background investigation

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate level women’s basketball coaching experience
• Operations and/or event management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received, including all of the following:

• Letter of interest
• NNU Application
• Resume
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission form
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process; official may be required upon hire)

Please do not contact athletic department staff directly; they will not respond to email inquiries or voice messages.

Send or e-mail complete application packet to:
Human Resources Office
Northwest Nazarene University
623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, ID  83686
Phone: (208) 467-8036
Fax: (208) 467-8587
Email: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.