Head Women’s Basketball Coach

University Profile

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system,
Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational
opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse,
student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and near
Chicago. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a
short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes
National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away. Purdue
Northwest has approximately 9,000 students and offers more than
70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral
levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 530 student athletes
and 23 sports competing in NCAA Division II, Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the American Collegiate
Hockey Association. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in
men’s and women’s ice hockey, baseball, men’s and women’s
basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, esports, women’s flag
football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s
and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, softball,
stunt, and women’s volleyball.  For more information on the Purdue
University Northwest athletics program please go to  PNWathletics.com

Duties and Responsibilities of Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Coach the Women’s Basketball team in game competition. Direct
daily practice during the prescribed season.
• Recruit prospective players. Supervise team travel and
responsible for team equipment checkout and return. Construct
competition schedule with approval of the Director of Athletics.
Enforce NCAA rules and regulations regarding team participation.
Assist with academic monitoring of student-athletes. Manage team
budget.
• Assist the Director of Athletics with public relations and
fundraising activities.
• Supervise Assistant Coach.
• Direct summer camps.

Benefits of Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’
vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting
period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
• * Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University
Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children
at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please
visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Education,
Fitness or related program is preferred.

Experience of Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Two years basketball coaching experience required at the
professional, college or high school level.

Core Competencies of Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Must have strong team building and management skills
• Ability to work across academic and administrative departments
in a cooperative manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate collaborative efforts
• Demonstrated experience in program development, management, and
leadership
• Ability to interact with members of the public and media
• Ability to supervise regular and temporary staff
• Understanding of the student-athletes’ commitment to
academics
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10lbs. frequently and up to
20lbs. occasionally
• Knowledge of the Northwest Indiana area school systems is
preferred. As a part of the job responsibilities associated with
this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the
NCAA & conference should be maintained, reviewed &
practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable
duties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to use personal vehicle to drive on behalf of the
University
• Must meet the Minimum Driver Qualifications as defined by the
Use of Vehicles for University Business Policy

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of
employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful
background check along with a motor vehicle records check if
applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access
university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university
that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful
research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in
the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park,
PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core
students, in a wide range of academic programs at the
baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members
for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch
campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest
Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s
values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation,
a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional
universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges
report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an
Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to
cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW
advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively
impacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Exempt