The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will have overall responsibility to develop and operate a competitive intercollegiate program by recruiting, retaining, teaching and mentoring quality student-athletes in the program.  The Head Coach will also manage the women’s basketball team effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the women’s basketball program.
• Oversee the women’s basketball operating budget with integrity.
• Develop and implement modern and effective basketball techniques and strategies through practices and competitions.
• Arrange transportation and practice schedules in context of department guidelines, working with appropriate departmental and institutional personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local media, high school coaches, the Decatur community and the extended Millikin University community to promote the women’s basketball program in a positive manner.
• Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations and policies.
• Develop a competitive season schedule of non-conference games within the NCAA Division III philosophy.
• Attend all departmental, conference and other professional meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Serve on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
• Serve as Griswold Gym Facility Monitor.
• Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
• Serve as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Instructor for the Athletic Department as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises others. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the university’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training staff members, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of college coaching preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of basketball
• Ability to recruit and retain quality basketball student-athletes
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete

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