Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the head women’s basketball coach will recruit qualified student-athletes for the women’s basketball program, instruct and develop the student-athletes in the sport of basketball, prepare for games and assist in community involvement. Instruction should include, but not be limited to, the rules, strategies and techniques relating to practice and competition in this sport. The head coach provides administrative support to the College’s NCAA Division III program. The head coach will also support the mission and goals of the athletic department.

Essential Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%) 
  • Model and instruct student-athletes in departmental, College, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures including Hood Honor Code, Alcohol Policy, Code of Conduct, Travel Policy, Conference bylaws and proceedings and NCAA guidelines;
  • Organize and conduct practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association) for the sport. Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required with the assistance of GAs and assistant coaches;
  • Develop team travel and security plans in compliance with departmental and College guidelines for safety and other requirements;
  • Serve as the representative of the department and the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition. Supervise team during all travel, lead team during the event;
  • Manage and account for budget. Submit required forms and reports to Director of Athletics and Accounting Department;
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies for team;
  • Assure currency with NCAA regulations, Conference bylaws and proceedings, and departmental policies. Participate in NCAA and Conference meetings and voting procedures as appropriate;
  • Refer student-athletes to College resources as necessary to assist with academic, medical, and/or personal issues that may arise throughout the year;
  • Work with Director of Athletics on yearly recruiting goals for the program;
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics;
• Recruiting (30%)
  • Work with Director of Athletics and Department of Admission to develop annual recruiting plan for identifying prospective student-athletes;
  • Work with Liaison to Admission and Department of Admission to recruit qualified student-athletes; both incoming freshmen and transfers, to Hood College; included are off-campus contacts and evaluations, as well as, serving as College representative during on-campus prospect visits;
  • Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop annual media plan that includes media guides, news releases, etc. for promotion of student-athletes, the team, and the College;
  • Respond to prospective student inquiries and maintain record of contacts;
  • Name, Image, and Likeness (10%)
  • Work with Director of Compliance to ensure student-athletes are educated about NIL rules and regulations;
  • Track all NIL deals made with student-athletes and sponsored companies;

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