JOB SUMMARY:

Plans and directs the activities of the Women’s Basketball program ensuring that the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the conduct, discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative
• Counsel student-athletes in personal development and academic success
• Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence
• Responsible for the recruitment of student athletes with recommendation for athletic financial aid awards
• Responsible for administering NAIA, KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
• Responsible for Women’s Basketball team schedule as well as coordination of team travel
• Directs conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance
• Assesses player skills and assigns team positions
• Evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy
• Assists in inventory management, distribution, and collection of equipment and uniforms
• Supervises all practices and competitions
• Hire, evaluate and supervise team managers and assistant coaches
• Responsible for weekly and season nominations for player recognition, all-conference and scholar athlete awards
• Assist in reporting all games, scores, and statistics to Sports Information
• Works with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts
• Assist with USM Athletic Department game and event management
• Available for teaching duties up to 6 hours per academic year
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• 3-5 years related experience
• Must have working knowledge of NAIA and KCAC rules and regulations

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references to:

[email protected] (preferred method)
or mail:
Human Resources
University of Saint Mary
4100 South Fourth Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048