Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, provides day-to-day oversight of administrative and operational functions for the women’s basketball program. The head women’s coach will assist in the administration and leadership of the Johnson C. Smith University’s DII women’s basketball program. Responsibilities includes but are not limited to: providing coaching and instruction, recruiting, facilitation of player development, scouting, preparation of practice activities and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will be responsible for cultivating highly competitive programs within the CIAA, NCAA and Johnson C. Smith University’s policies, procedures, and expectations.

Lead a highly competitive women’s basketball program by adhering to university, CIAA and NCAA policies and regulations.

Develop and implement an annual operating plan as well as strategic plans to include: recruitment, fundraising, and academics.

Prepare the annual operating budget and monitor the budget on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Ensure the appropriate preparation of financial expenditure requests and approve all expenditure requests related to the program; coordinate all logistical requirements for team travel.

Manage the day to day operations of Basketball office.

Coordinate all facility scheduling including but not limited to meetings, competitions, practice, and clinics

Plan and direct basketball camps and clinics, including communication, outreach, recruitment.

Establish and maintain a positive team culture.

Design, monitor and support student-athletes’ personal development programs and progress with respect to their athletic and community citizenship.

Monitor and support student-athlete’s academic progress in conjunction with available programs and resources.

Monitor coaching staff and evaluate staff performances to ensure their compliance with all team, departmental, university, CIAA and NCAA policies, rules and regulations.

Develop and enhance the program’s competitive schedule. Develop practice schedules, teach fundamental skills and properly train and condition student athletes in preparation for contests.

Orient and educate student-athletes about respect to the team, department, university and CIAA; develop team standards and expectations, policies, procedures and regulations.

Attend instructional clinics to remain up to date in coaching skills and methodology.

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will manage and coordinates team activities.

The individual will be responsible for assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches.

Maintain knowledge of NCAA, CIAA, and Johnson C. Smith University transfer rules and regulations.

Oversees individual workouts in and out of season; player development; skill development, speed and agility.

Supervise athletes at all times from the time practice or activity starts until it is over.

Monitors, assists, and nurtures student-athletes’ academic progress toward graduation at the college and assists with placement at four-year colleges and universities.

Assist with game day preparation and practice schedules, assist with weekly scouting reports organizes game day locker room.

Organizes and monitors recruitment for program, maintains and oversees all necessary compliance paperwork from staff for off campus recruiting, unofficial/official visits, and compliance assistant updates.

Recruit and maintain specific roster sizes for the women’s basketball program; recruit student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regards to recruiting.

Manage travel and lodging logistics for official visits and student-athlete host.

Coordinate community service activities.

Coordinate the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms; purchase equipment, supplies and uniforms.

Coordinate the security of all facilities used by the team and coaching staff.

Submit certified rosters, award forms, season records, inventory forms, transportations requests, travel authorization requests, travel expense reports, requisitions and other forms required by the Athletic director.

Ensure the proper completions of physical examinations forms relating to the examinations and to coordinate injuries with the training staff.

Attend athletic department meetings.

Show respect for officials, press, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, students, athletes, fellow coaches, and faculty and staff.

ADDITIONALJOBFUNCTIONS

Communicate skillfully with colleagues, subordinates, and student-athletes.

Maintains self-control and sets an example for sportsmanlike conduct in relationships with team.

Provide clear direction of responsibility and authority.

Schedule meetings, practices and other team functions.

Serve as liaison between basketball office and other offices in the Athletic Department (Academic Services, Facilities, Business, IT, Athletic Communications, etc.).

Ensure program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented &maintained.

Ensure technology systems are properly installed & maintained.

Implement strategy regarding structure, process, & staff support of students in compliance with JCSU policies.

Coordinate pre-season housing and meal arrangements and serve as liaison with the campus constituents.

Coordinate basketball camps and clinics, including communication, outreach, recruitment.

Incorporate social media and networking into program aspects as appropriate.

Strengthen partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting and marketing benefits of participation and involvement to the organization. Create and nurture relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program.

Ensure that event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.

Supervise part-time temporary help, including work-study students and team managers.

Attend CPR and other safety classes arranged by Athletics and receive certificate.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in sports, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of three years of experience as a head or associate coach at the collegiate level. Must demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes at the NCAA/Collegiate level with potential for academic and athletic success is essential. Proficiency with NCAA and CIAA policies, NCAA Compliance Assistant, Eligibility Center, as well as NCAA Transfer and Bylaws. Familiarity with Front Rush or related recruiting systems is also preferred. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

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