Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Position Description

Posting Number 201201517P Position Title Head Coach, Women’s Basketball Department Athletics: Women’s Basketball Position Summary The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching a highly competitive NCAA basketball program. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.
Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
• Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Women’s Basketball rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC, and the NCAA.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Travel is a requirement of this position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.
Physical Requirements Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on different playing surfaces while coaching and training student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorer’s table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.
Essential Functions
• Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Women’s Basketball program.
• Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches.
• Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses.
• Coach the Women’s Basketball team to include: recruitment and supervision of paid and volunteer assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
• Travel with the Women’s Basketball team and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches.
• Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications.
• Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
• Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
• Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
• Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
Reports To Director of Athletics Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11034
Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 1 Work Location Owings Mills Position Category Staff Position Type Full-Time Months/Year 12 Hrs/Week 40 Hrs/Year 2080 If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date Ending Date FLSA Exempt Payroll Biweekly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $60,000 – $65,000 Benefits https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled No EEO Statement Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.