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The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will be responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the varsity program, including coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, fundraising, marketing, budget management, and compliance with NCAA and West Coast Conference (WCC) rules and regulations. As the program transitions into competition within the WCC, the Head Coach will provide strategic leadership to ensure the team is positioned to compete successfully within the conference and represent the university at the highest level. The Head Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and positive communication while promoting collaboration with internal departments across the athletics division and the university. The Head Coach will also demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the principles of inclusivity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus partnerships, and participation in university and divisional initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program
- Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance
- Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D experience model
- Initiate and participate in public relations, marketing, and fundraising activities to advance the University’s and Division’s reach locally as well as nationally
- Mentor, train and supervise assistant coaches with the goal of developing their coaching capabilities
- Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations
- Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University
- Assuming other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, including communication (direct feedback) and public relations
- In-depth understanding of the sport from the fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy, including the ability teach and educate Student-Athlete’s and coaching staff. Stays up-to-date with new research and collaborates with coaching colleagues to learn and implement best practices
- Modeling and implementing a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support knowledge attainment
- The ability to display passion and positively motivate/inspire Student-Athletes and coaching staff to generate the desire to excel in academics and athletics
- Exhibiting the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical behavior in regard to NCAA, Conference, University, and Division of Athletics rules and regulations
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-evolving athletic landscape
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Successful coaching experience
- Successful recruiting of Student-Athlete’s committed to academic and athletic excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Successful collegiate head coaching experience
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