The Head Coach – Women’s Basketball will develop, implement and manage the overall day-to-day operations of the women’s basketball program, including teaching skills and strategies for the specific sport during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that reports to the Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the women’s basketball team, including teaching skills and strategies for the specific sport during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to develop a highly competitive team
  • Organize and direct a comprehensive student-athlete support program including promotion of the program, leadership development and student-athlete motivation through programs such as the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
  • Coordinate team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers, scorekeepers, etc.
  • Monitor and oversee the academic development of basketball student-athletes, ensuring academic progress to graduation
  • With appropriate certification from a national recognized governing body, develop in women’s basketball student-athletes an understanding of proper sports nutrition, personal health and safe strength development
  • Create a positive and healthy team culture that encourages learning and development
  • Hire, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches
  • Develop and implement a team-specific community service and learning initiatives
  • Organize and direct team-specific fundraising initiatives as well as support program-wide fundraising initiatives such as the Salem Spirit Golf Tournament
  • Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations as set forth by Salem College, Conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association pertaining to aspects of the team’s management.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred)
• Three – four years collegiate coaching and/or playing experience required
• Successful completion of the NCAA Division III Rules Test for Coaches in a timely manner
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR (AED)
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as play and practice season schedule dictates
• Experience with FrontRush recruiting database management
• Valid US driver’s license

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