Will manage all aspects of the UAFS women’s basketball program.  Primary duties include recruit, lead, and coach student-athletes involved in the program; develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practice plans, routines, and conditioning programs in order to achieve team preparedness; monitor academic progress of student-athletes; supervise and train support staff and assistant coaches; teach a minimum of six (6) hours per year; and perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with athletic department fundraising; supporting other sports staff during their respective seasons; and fostering a sense of unity among members of the athletic department, student-athletes, faculty, staff, and the community.  The candidate chosen must be available to work a non-traditional schedule including nights, weekends, and travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree; plus previous experience coaching basketball; and a valid driver’s license with good driving record (MVR completed on finalists).  Candidates with a master’s degree in a related field, collegiate head basketball coach experience, and proven success recruiting student athletes are preferred.  Demands of the position require familiarity with university policies regarding athletics, Division II basketball programs, Heartland Conference rules, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations; experience recruiting successful student-athletes consistent with NCAA guidelines; effective interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work with diverse populations in a positive and professional manner.  Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

Submit letter of application, resume, and unofficial college transcripts with employment application form to: Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, UAFS, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administration Building, Room 239 or P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Incomplete applications may be eliminated without consideration.  Background check required.