Grays Harbor College is accepting applications for a Head Women’s Basketball Coach.  This position works with the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Commissioners, and campus departments to ensure compliance with all NWAC rules and regulations in areas including, but not limited to, recruiting, eligibility, scheduling, travel, and preparing student-athletes for competition at the collegiate level.

Grays Harbor College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who has a profound understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations; individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the women’s basketball program, assistant coaches, and players.
• Adhere to established Grays Harbor College Athletic Department Coaches Handbook.
• Aid in the academic oversight and achievements of student-athletes.
• Teach basketball skills and strategies to prepare individuals and the team for competition.
• Conduct a basketball program in accordance with established NWAC conference rules and regulations including the oversight of all eligibility rules and regulations as established in the Athletic Department policies and guidelines.
• Recruit and retain quality student-athletes for the women’s basketball program.
• Manage a budget and make sound budgetary decisions related to the program.
• Arrange home and away participation schedules in cooperation with the Athletic Director and in alignment with budgetary guidelines.
• Work with the Athletic Director to insure that officials are scheduled for home games.
• Ensure proper condition of equipment and apparel including gear check-out, check-in, and provide an annual inventory of equipment and team apparel at the end of the season.
• Completion and processing of appropriate paperwork related to the position.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of basketball coaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
• Fundraise to meet program and department needs.
• Attend coaches meetings and departmental functions as schedules allow.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in coaching high school, club, or collegiate basketball. Preference given to collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or will obtain as per condition of employment
• Knowledge of NWAC codes and regulations or willingness to become knowledgeable
• Valid unrestricted Washington Driver’s License or ability to obtain one upon employment
• Ability to pass the GHC Van Driver’s Training and Safety class upon employment
• COVID-19 Vaccination documentation as the State of WA protocol dictates upon employment

Please follow link below for complete job description and application information.

First review of applications starts 3/9/2022.  In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.