The Athletics Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a part-time, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall management of a Division III program. They will supervise and mentor the assistant(s) and volunteer assistant coaches in efforts to plan, coach, develop individual and team technical and tactical skill, implement, and administer the program to meet College and department objectives. They will develop a recruiting plan to recruit quality student-athletes, scout opponents, and administrative duties, including but not limited to: student-athlete academic monitoring, purchasing paperwork, budget management, eligibility, compliance, NCAA documentation, public relations, scheduling, roster management, field preparation and maintenance, travel, organization of practices and all home games, clinics, fund-raising, have good working relationships with sports medicine and strength and conditioning and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

They will also be responsible for team and coaching staff compliance to department, institutional, conference and NCAA training rules and bylaws which govern the program; this will include monitoring student-athlete conduct to ensure that the behavior of the athletes reflects favorably on the program, the department, the College, and on the students themselves.

The Head Coach will be a valued member of the Athletics Staff and will contribute to the mission of MCLA and the athletic department. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III ideal and the important role that intercollegiate athletics can play in higher education. The Head Coach will conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and College policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and MASCAC, of which the College is a member. Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior.

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