Head Women's Basketball Coach Jobs
Head Women's Basketball Coach jobs are open across collegiate athletics, K-12 schools, and club programs, from assistant and associate levels up to head coach, with specializations in recruiting coordination, player development, and program administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsible for coaching women's basketball at the intercollegiate level. Candidate will work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics in arranging game and practice schedules. Will conduct all practice sessions and coach at all games. Accompanies team on all trips to and from the College. Recruits student/athletes and performs necessary administrative duties including game score and statistics reports to Presto.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach all aspects of the game of basketball through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions.
- Recruit and maintain an active women's basketball team roster to develop a competitive team.
- Develop and evaluate player performance.
- Conduct and supervise all practices.
- Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages).
- Ensure students comply with all athletics policies and procedures.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements, lodging, and travel itineraries.
- Report game scores, statistics, and information to Presto Sports.
- Assist with maintenance and updates to the athletics/basketball portion of the website.
- Assist the Equipment Manager with maintenance of basketball program equipment.
- Train and supervise the assistant women's basketball coach.
- Coordinate and supervise fundraisers and appropriately manage fundraising budget.
- Appropriately manage, in cooperation with the Athletic Director, the women's basketball budget.
- Support student athletes who wish to transfer to four-year institutions/teams.
- Supervise and assist student-athletes in community projects.
- Maintain office hours and correspondence files.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a current CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Associate's degree
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in a sport-related field
- Previous coaching experience of a women's team at an intercollegiate level
Additional Information:
Position Status: Non-Unit Hourly, Part -Time Non-Benefited Position
Hours: 20 hours per week. Not to exceed 936 hours annually
Salary: $10,000 per season
Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Position Overview:
Responsible for coaching women's basketball at the intercollegiate level. Candidate will work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics in arranging game and practice schedules. Will conduct all practice sessions and coach at all games. Accompanies team on all trips to and from the College. Recruits student/athletes and performs necessary administrative duties including game score and statistics reports to Presto.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach all aspects of the game of basketball through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions.
- Recruit and maintain an active women's basketball team roster to develop a competitive team.
- Develop and evaluate player performance.
- Conduct and supervise all practices.
- Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages).
- Ensure students comply with all athletics policies and procedures.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements, lodging, and travel itineraries.
- Report game scores, statistics, and information to Presto Sports.
- Assist with maintenance and updates to the athletics/basketball portion of the website.
- Assist the Equipment Manager with maintenance of basketball program equipment.
- Train and supervise the assistant women's basketball coach.
- Coordinate and supervise fundraisers and appropriately manage fundraising budget.
- Appropriately manage, in cooperation with the Athletic Director, the women's basketball budget.
- Support student athletes who wish to transfer to four-year institutions/teams.
- Supervise and assist student-athletes in community projects.
- Maintain office hours and correspondence files.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a current CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Associate's degree
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in a sport-related field
- Previous coaching experience of a women's team at an intercollegiate level
Additional Information:
Position Status: Non-Unit Hourly, Part -Time Non-Benefited Position
Hours: 20 hours per week. Not to exceed 936 hours annually
Salary: $10,000 per season
Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head Women's basketball coach jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred by most four-year institutions
- Minimum three to five years of coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level
- Demonstrated success in recruiting student-athletes within NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA rules
- Current CPR and first aid certification required by most athletic departments
- Knowledge of NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA compliance regulations and eligibility rules
- Experience developing game film, scouting reports, and opponent preparation materials
Tips for Your Head Women's Basketball Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to program tier
Highlight wins, conference championships, and recruiting class rankings that match the level you're targeting. A Division III program weighs community engagement and academic support differently than a Division I school weighing NCAA tournament runs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head women's basketball coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your player development outcomes
Committees want evidence your players improved measurably. Build a one-page attachment showing season-over-season stats for athletes you coached directly, including academic progress if you're targeting schools where eligibility and graduation rates factor into evaluation.
Network inside athletic director circles
Most head coach searches start with calls between athletic directors before a posting goes public. Attend conference meetings, coaching clinics, and national association events where ADs and search committee members are present and introduce yourself in that context.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Search committees almost always ask you to present your coaching philosophy in writing or on a whiteboard. Draft a one-page version covering offense, defense, recruiting criteria, and culture before your first interview so you're not writing it under deadline.
Negotiate beyond base salary strategically
Head coach contracts often include assistant staff budgets, recruiting travel allowances, and camp revenue rights that vary widely. Understand which of those levers matter most to your program-building plan and prioritize them when you receive an initial offer.
Head Women's Basketball Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head women's basketball coachs?
The most active employers for head women's basketball coachs right now are Go McPherson, State of Georgia, and Bluefield University, and the most openings are in Georgia, Arizona, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at the collegiate level tend to cluster around spring athletic department budget cycles.
How do you become a head women's basketball coach?
Start as a graduate assistant or volunteer assistant at the collegiate level to build film study and recruiting experience, then move into a full-time assistant role. Accumulate years as a position or associate coach, build a recruiting network, and pursue head coach openings at smaller programs first to establish your own record leading a staff and managing a full roster.
Can you get hired as a head women's basketball coach with little coaching experience?
It's rare at the four-year collegiate level, but high school head coach roles and club program director positions regularly consider candidates with strong playing backgrounds and limited formal coaching history. Completing a coaching certification through a recognized national coaching association, working summer camps, and volunteering with an existing program can help bridge the experience gap in the near term.
What does the head women's basketball coach interview process look like?
Most searches begin with an initial phone or video screen conducted by an athletic director or search committee, followed by an on-campus visit that typically includes meetings with university leadership, current players, boosters, and academic support staff. Finalists are usually asked to present a coaching philosophy, a recruiting plan, and a vision for the program before a final offer decision is made.
Where can I find and apply to head women's basketball coach jobs?
You can find and apply to head women's basketball coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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