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General Summary of Position:

The Head Coach of Women’s Basketball is responsible for leading all aspects of developing and managing a competitive Division I program within the parameters designated by the University, America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:

1. Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

• Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of prospective student-athletes
• Conducting/Coaching and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Optimizing technology (e.g. scouting, recruiting) to enhance performance.
• Preparing and implementing game strategies
• Mentoring and providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes
• Creating a productive and positive environment that supports student-athlete welfare    

2. Manage administrative functions within the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

• Participating in campus, department, conference and NCAA meetings
• Adhering to all America East Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, and maintaining commitment to compliance; head coach responsibility for entirety of program.
• Abiding by University and Athletics Department policies and procedure
• Preparing and executing strategic plan for program
• Developing competitive competition schedule
• Forecasting and managing budget needs relevant to equipment, scheduling, recruiting, travel, etc.            

3. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:

• Hiring and retaining quality assistant coaches
• Appropriately delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches
• Supervising and effectively monitoring all aspects/activities of assistant coaches
• Providing necessary leadership and staff development
• Administering performance evaluations
• Effectively collaborating with Sports Performance, Athletic Health Care staff, Student-Athlete Services and Compliance, and  other campus constituents         

4.Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

• Engaging in fund-raising efforts for program and department.
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, conference, departmental and community functions
• Building alumni relationships
• Promoting team participation and personally committing to community outreach      

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Weekends and travel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-7 Years Successful coaching experience at collegiate level or higher. 
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and administrating a competitive basketball program
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
• Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
• Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Head women’s basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare
• Familiarity with the Northeast Region preferred
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

Special Instructions to Applicants: