The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for all aspects of leading a competitive NCAA Division I women’s basketball program, including, but not limited to, coaching (practice and in-game), recruiting, fundraising, positive encouragement towards student-athlete development, scheduling, adherence to all budgetary guidelines, and hiring staff. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach works cooperatively with all constituencies and campus units. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duty Name
Essential Job Duties

Description of Job Duties

• Coach student-athletes during games and practices, as well as elevate student performance over time.
• Manage operations and logistics for the team, including budget, travel, scheduling competitions, arranging team meals, academic affairs, student-athlete welfare, and development.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies, including evaluating talent locally, nationally, and internationally; recruit student-athletes to UIW.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate assistant coaches and graduate assistants.
• Collaborate with various levels of university personnel, including athletic administration, volleyball staff, and faculty as appropriate.
• Build strong positive relationships with student-athletes, former student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must exhibit leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes.
• Must be a team player who supports and assists other employees.
• Ability to coach a successful basketball team at the collegiate level.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, alumni, parents, staff, facility, and the San Antonio basketball community.
• Ability to manage various ongoing responsibilities within a competitive collegiate basketball program, including managing budget, travel, staffing, and parent communications.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA academic and compliance regulations.
• Must be dependable and have strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Work Experience

Five (5) years of collegiate basketball coaching experience. Note that relevant coaching experience at high school or international level will be considered in lieu of said experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Seven (7) years of coaching experience at the university level.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Business hours of Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on team schedule.

Physical Demands

Typical for coach in this sport.

Posting Number: AS2122PO

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date: 04/16/2025

Reports to: Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Finance

Salary: Commensurate

Open Date: 03/17/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.