Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Job Summary

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will be responsible for planning, promoting and administering a quality NCAA Division II Women’s basketball program. The individual will be responsible for recruitment, retention, skill training as it relates to developing a successful NCAA Division II Women’s basketball program. In addition to the Women’s basketball coaching assignment, the individual will be assigned additional responsibilities by the Director of Athletics including Game Day Management for other sports as well as Fundraising. The Director of Athletics and Recreational Services will serve as the primary supervisor of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Plans, promotes and administers a quality Division II basketball programManage and develop assistant coachesManages all aspects of the basketball programManages the program budget, inventory and staffDevelops a strong recruiting base of top-quality student athletesMaintains basketball recordsManages the social media presence of the programDisplays effective on-court teaching and coaching methodsSchedules and maintains equipment inventory in conjunction with equipment managementMonitors student-athletes in academics, athletics, and personal mattersMaintains a competitive Division II schedule Manages on-court pre/current/post season practicesManages, markets and promotes summer camp/clinic programs Conducts fund-raising campaigns and maintains good community relationsAssist with Game Day operations for other sports All other duties as assigned by the Athletics DirectorEducation:Bachelor’s degree required.Experience:Minimum of three years of progressive and successful basketball coaching experience at the college level.Division II or III coaching experience preferred.Qualifications:Progressive Women’s Basketball Coaching Experience with demonstrated academic and athletic successKnowledge of and commitment to adherence of NCAA DII, CIAA and Lincoln University compliance and recruiting rulesNCAA Eligibility Center proceduresRecruitment within Southern Chester County-PA, East Coast and Northeastern area of USApreferredMust have proven success in coaching, supervising and working with student-athletesMust have the ability to accept and carryout assigned program responsibilitiesMust have the ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thoroughunderstanding of the NCAA rules and regulationsMust have a demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athleticallyMust communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, andeconomic backgroundsMust be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions, and havegood judgmentMust be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based ondepartmental functionalityProvide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletesAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Physical Demands:Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.Working conditions:The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.