Minot State University Athletics is seeking candidates for a full-time Head Women’s Basketball Coach.This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a successful Football program for the institution.  This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, or his/her designee, keeping him/her abreast of all planning, organizing and development of the program

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Responsible for the overall leadership of the women’s basketball program.                                                                     
2. Formulate a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete.
3. Develop a competitive program that will represent the institution and community in a positive manner.
4. Prepare yearly budget for the program.
5. Purchase equipment and uniforms, and maintaining records of all purchases.
6. Work with Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Life to ensure all players meet applicable eligibility requirements and prepare all necessary forms on a timely basis.
7. Develop practice and competition schedule.
8. Make all travel arrangements for team and recruiting.
9. Conduct fundraising activities to supplement program budget.
10. Conduct and direct instructional camps for area youth.
11. Work with Assistant Director of Athletics for Communication and Media Relations on providing program information and statistics to media and fans via press releases, media guides, game programs and web site.
12. Develop recruitment plan and actively recruit student athletes.
13. Develop and actively participate in a plan to enhance public relations for the Women’s Basketball program.
14. Track academic progress of student-athletes within the program
15. Establish and maintain an ethical and moral code of behavior and living that is expected of all players within the program
16. Develop practice schedules and teach the fundamental skills of the game.
17. Follow all NCAA, conference and institutional policies.
18. Actively participate in campus committees and forums.
19. Support the philosophy and mission of the department and institution.
20. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Special Notation:

1. Staff members have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, the conference or institution with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations.
2. A coach or staff member may be suspended or terminated if found to be involved in deliberate and/or serious violations of NCAA regulations
3. Rules education, satisfactory rules knowledge and documenting compliance activities are mandatory and athletics personnel will be evaluated on their performance

Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred. Collegiate coaching experience is required. Collegiate head coaching experience is preferred. Prefer candidates with proven leadership abilities and strong communication skills.

The University
Minot State University is a proud member of NCAA DII and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Preference given to applications received on or before February 28, 2017 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Apply online: Click here to apply.  For more information, or for accommodations contact: [email protected].