The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for organizing, developing, and administering all functions related to coaching a nationally competitive Division I Women’s Basketball program.  Fundamental duties include but are not limited to coaching 15 student athletes; identifying, recruiting, hosting& securing prospective student athletes; commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student athletes as well as player development; budget management, engagement in program fundraising and supervision of all support staff. The Head Coach will manage all day-to-day team operations of the women’s basketball program to include practice/game preparation, and team travel. This position collaborates with intercollegiate athletics staff members, medical services, academic support, compliance, and institutional partners. The Head Coach must appropriately represent the team, department, and University in public and media appearances.  This position reports directly to a designated sports administrator.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

Coaching Practice and Competition

Planning pre-season, season, and off-season practices, assistant assignments, scheduling, and roster maintenance.  Prepare game plan, players roles, pre-game, game and post-game arrangements, and film requirements.

 

Program Administration

Competitive scheduling, travel arrangements, pre-season camp arrangements, and conducting player meetings. Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and program staff.

 

Recruiting

Design and implement the program’s overall recruiting strategy (high school, Jr college & transfer portal).  Include identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of prospective student-athletes. Strategize on the most beneficial & productive recruiting locations for the head coach as well as assistant coaches, to have a presence (e.g. high school coaches, club coaches, DII & DIII coaches, etc.)

 

Compliance

Responsible for compliance with NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and ensuring program compliance.

 

Budget

Oversight of program’s finances, zero-based budgeting, and management of all program expenses.  Administration of athletic scholarship allocation. Stay current with permissible revenue sharing, Alston and Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) legislation & potential implementation in this program.

 

Student-Athlete Character Development, Academic Achievement & Team Culture

Enhance student-athlete collegiate experience through team expectation and team culture, personal growth development opportunities – life skills, community service and professional growth.  Emphasis on academic success and retention to boost graduation rates and academic progress rate (APR).

 

Alumni Engagement, Fundraising, Public Relations

Develop program specific alumni engagement strategies annually.  Collaborate with the Associate Athletic Director of Development to establish fundraising initiatives that are part of the overarching department structure.  Represent the institution in media requests and speaking engagements.

 

Other duties as assigned by the Vice President & Director of Athletics or Assigned Sport Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Seven years of relevant colleague-level coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level; or a successful head coach in Div II/III or NAIA
• Proven ability to coach and motivate team members to reach new levels of accomplishment and professional fulfillment
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of personalities, backgrounds, and generations
• A DMV background check is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations