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Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the Women’s Basketball team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
• Promote Women’s Basketball
• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.
• Administer Men’s Basketball program within the policies of University of Bridgeport, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference and the NCAA.
• Organize and facilitate all daily practice sessions, contest preparation, competition and off-season training.
• Adhere to operating, equipment and scholarship budgets as established by the Athletic Department.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches, student workers
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system while maintaining a high level of visibility.
• Assist in promotion and public relations activities for the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Schedule contests in accordance with the policies set forth by the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.
• Coordinate travel and meal considerations for away contests.
• Select assistant coaches in cooperation with the Director of Athletics.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or the Director of the Recreation.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

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