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Lycoming College is hiring a Head Women’s Basketball Coach! This position directly supports our Athletics department by being the one responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Program. This includes largely recruitment of student-athletes, conducting and supervising practices, as well as competitions and supervising a team of Assistant Coaches.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts colleges. The College provides a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. Our community of scholar teachers collaborates with and mentors 1,100 active learners, including 37 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. In accordance with the institution’s 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College has committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. Lycoming ranks 107th in US News National Liberal Arts College category and has been named by The Princeton Review as one of The 389 Best Colleges and Universities. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Coaching:
- Organizing and conducting practices, conditioning programs and competitive events while instructing student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to basketball.
- Creating an annual schedule that includes a balance of home and away contests.
- Managing an operating budget.
- Participating in fundraising through the Warrior Club program and fundraising accounts.
- Knowing and abiding by NCAA Division III regulations and Landmark Conference rules.
- Maintaining current roster and working collaboratively with Director of Athletics, and Athletic Trainer.
Recruiting:
- Recruit student-athletes who meet the College’s admissions requirements and possess the potential to contribute to the team and add positively to the student body.
- Represent the College at admission open houses and other events for prospective students.
- Monitoring the academic success of student-athletes and collaborating regularly with the faculty and academic success team.
What are we looking for?
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of at least 3 years coaching experience.
Knowledge and Skill Set
- Must have well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated ability with management skills to supervise student assistants.
- Ability to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
- Pass the Open Books test for NCAA Division III regulations.
- Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances and Motor Vehicle Record check with an active driver’s license.
What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
- Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
Retirement Benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 9% contributions from the College
Tuition Benefits:
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
- Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
Paid Leave Benefits:
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 14 holidays per year
- Summer hours
Employee Perks:
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees
- Use of the campus Library
How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment and meeting the needs of diverse student-athletes. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.
Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
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