Head Women’s Basketball Coach – UMass Lowell

School: UMass Lowell
Position: Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Position Type: Full-time
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: America East
Description:

The Head Coach of Women’s Basketball is responsible for leading all aspects of developing and managing a competitive Division I program within the parameters designated by the University, America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:
1.Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

  • Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
  • Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
  • Optimizing technology (e.g. scouting, recruiting)
  • Preparing and implementing game strategies
  • Mentoring and providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes
  • Creating a productive and positive environment that supports student-athlete welfare

2.Manage administrative functions within the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

  • Participating in conference and NCAA meetings
  • Adhering to all America East Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, and maintaining program control relative to compliance
  • Abiding by University and Athletics Department policies and procedure
  • Preparing and executing strategic plan for program
  • Developing competitive competition schedule
  • Conduct basketball summer camps
  • Forecasting and managing budget needs relevant to equipment, scheduling, recruiting, travel, etc.

3. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

  • Hiring and retaining quality assistant coaches
  • Appropriately delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches
  • Supervising and effectively monitoring all aspects/activities of assistant coaches
  • Providing necessary leadership and staff development
  • Administering performance evaluations
  • Effectively collaborating with Sports Performance, Athletic Health Care staff, Student-Athlete Services and Compliance, and other campus constituents

4.Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

  • Engaging in fund-raising efforts for program
  • Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, conference, departmental and community functions
  • Building alumni relationships
  • Promoting team participation and personally committing to community outreach

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

  • Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed
  • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information
  • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles

Other Job Duties:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Weekends and travel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Extensive coaching experience at collegiate level or higher. Demonstrated success in recruiting and administrating a competitive basketball program
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
  • Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
  • Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally
  • Experience working effectively in diverse environments
  • Strong organizational skills

Additional Considerations:

  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • Head women’s basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher
  • Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare
  • Familiarity with the Northeast Region preferred
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills
Applicant Information:

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Link: https://explorejobs.uml.edu/lowell/en-us/job/507895/head-coach-womens-basketball?source=IND
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