Class Code:.............0370

                                                                                                                                                            Position #:(NUNC)...........

                                                                                                                                                            Developed by:.............SG

                                                                                                                                                            Reviewed by:..............LA

                                                                                                                                                            Approved by:..............LK

                                                                                                                                                            Date:......2/99; 6/04; 03/09

 

 

 

                                                                                    UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

 

                                                                                                Position Description

 

 

TITLE:                       Head Coach, Women's Basketball

 

DIVISION:                Student Affairs (Athletics)

 

REPORTS TO:          Director, Athletics

 

GRADE:                     (Not applicable)

 

SUPERVISES:           Assistant basketball coaches and clerical support staff

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Plan, organize, direct and implement all phases of a highly competitive Division I women’s basketball program.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Recruit, supervise and evaluate the University's basketball program's assistant coaches.

 

Recruit, teach, supervise and evaluate the program's student-athletes and oversee their practice sessions, training and conditioning.

 

Work with the Deputy Director of Athletics to develop and manage the budget for the basketball program.

 

Work with the Deputy Director of Athletics to coordinate fund-raising and public relations efforts; maintain a good working relationship with the University community, especially with the faculty and academic leadership; conduct public relations related to the women's basketball program, including relations with media, alumni, boosters and the general public which reflect positively on the University.

 

Comply with all NCAA, University, and Atlantic 10 Conference policies and regulations.

 

Support the University's academic goals and monitor the academic performance and social welfare of the program's student athletes.

 

Represent the University at all appropriate conference and professional meetings and serve as liaison with the Women's Basketball Booster Club.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Perform other duties as required.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred. The following are required:  three years of experience as a head or assistant basketball coach at the college or professional level; demonstration of effective coaching and ability to recruit student-athletes; excellent organizational, administrative, verbal and written communication skills; commitment to the student-athletes’ academic progress and achievements; demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with college students, alumni, staff, boosters, and the media; ability to work with diverse groups; demonstrated successful experience in both fundraising and public relations in athletics; proven ability to relate to women athletes; and adherence to the University, NCAA, and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations.  Appointment is subject to NCAA violation report clearance and NCAA Rules Certificate.

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.