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Head Coach - Women’s Basketball

Job Summary:

To be successful at this position the ideal candidate must manage and lead all aspects of a successful intercollegiate NCAA Division III athletic program in order to increase the College’s enrollment and to promote the College’s image throughout the nation.

Key Results and Responsibilities:

• Ensure integration of Women’s Basketball program activities to College mission and culture to include the Benedictine Values of Community, Respect, Love of Learning, Hospitality and Stewardship


• Recruitment of a wide diversity of prospective student athletes in order to reach the team's target roster size.


• Retain and graduate student-athletes at a rate higher than the overall college rates in order to generate positive net revenue for the college.


• Facilitate an environment that encourages development of skills to effectively engage with individuals from various and diverse backgrounds.


• Coach in a manner that results in successful performance in order to create a positive image of the college in the minds of the community, alumni and other prospective students.


• Administer all aspects of the basketball program including budget, team travel, scheduling and documentation to ensure the smooth operation of the team and efficient use of the college’s resources.


• Ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC and internal policies and procedures.


• Facilitate Team Community Service in order to present a positive image of the college.


• Secondary Duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Athletic Department and efficient use of the college’s resources.


• Ability to manage staff to foster a cooperative work environment, delegation of responsibilities


• Manage multiple projects under pressure with composure and flexibility

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and five to seven years basketball coaching and recruiting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Knowledge of rules, techniques and culture of basketball and NCAA regulations and guidelines related to recruitment and retention of collegiate athletes


• Skill in planning, organizing and implementing athletic programs and activities.


• Ability to fundraise, build and maintain relationships with parents, alumni and external partners


• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances


• Knowledge of budget and financial record-keeping practices


• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse student populations.


• Contribute to an inclusive workplace


• Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members, co-workers, students, alumni, and community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a typical athletic and office setting. Ability to communicate effectively with current and potential student-athletes. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in conditions that include extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.


• Head coaching experience


• Collegiate coaching experience


• Managerial experience

• Valid driver’s license.



• AED/CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment

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