Class Code:.............0370
Position
#:(NUNC)...........
Developed
by:.............SG
Reviewed
by:..............LA
Approved
by:..............LK
Date:......2/99; 6/04; 03/09
UNIVERSITY
OF
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.