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Chicago State University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women’s Basketball. This position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the intercollegiate Women’s Basketball program. Additional responsibilities include: recruiting successful student-athletes; program planning; fiscal and personnel management; and community outreach. The successful candidate will be involved in additional duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Job Description
* Supervises assigned Assistant Coaches to ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies and procedures; provides orientation, training and guidance as needed; conducts performance evaluations.
* Understands and follows National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), athletic conference, and institutional regulations. Observes Head Coach Responsibility in the training, communication, and accountability of staff. Reports any violation of NCAA, athletic conference, and institutional regulations in accordance with CSU Athletics policies and procedures.
* Teaching/Coaching: Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies in coaching, which includes developing a philosophy of what to teach and how to implement. Provides coaching and direction to assistant coaches, as well as praise and constructive feedback.
* Leadership: seeks to foster a program culture that is based on servant leadership from the head coach and staff
* Plans, implements and evaluates practice sessions. Develops written team rules and expectations in accordance with CSU Athletics policies and procedures. Communicates expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
* Develops effective game plans. Prepares team physically, mentally and emotionally for competition; maintains and meets high expectations for team athletic success.
* Instructs student-athletes regarding expectations for academic achievement; monitors the academic progress of student-athletes in accordance with institutional and CSU Athletics policies and procedures.
* Instructs student-athletes regarding expectations for student-athlete social responsibility and conduct while working to develop well-rounded student-athletes institutional and CSU Athletics policies and procedures.
* Recruitment of Student-Athletes: Recruits and retains student-athletes through collaboration with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (or designee) and institutional staff.
* Assists prospective student-athletes in understanding the educational programs and opportunities at Chicago State University and its athletic program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), athletic conference, and institutional regulations.
* Prepares an end-of-season report and Assistant Coaches evaluations by the date designated by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Schedules and completes an end-of-year review meeting with the Director of Athletics (or designee).
* Seeks opportunities to represent CSU Athletics on national and regional committees
* Adheres to institutional, athletic conference, and NCAA standards for sportsmanship.
* Adheres to fundraising strategies as required by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (or designee).
* Attends athletic department meetings, university community meetings, and functions.
* Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
* Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (or designee).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, plus a minimum of five years related experience; collegiate or professional coaching experience; Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation.
As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the person assuming this position is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules, both those general in nature and those which apply specifically to their job responsibilities. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules is a condition of employment in this position.
As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the person assuming this position is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules, both those general in nature and those which apply specifically to their job responsibilities. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA rules is a condition of employment in this position.
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