Head Coach, Women's Basketball

High Point University•High Point, NC

About The Position

High Point University is seeking a new Head Coach for Women's Basketball. This position is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball Program. This includes, but is not limited to: the recruitment and retention of student-athletes; their coaching in an effort to increase their athletic performance; fundraising for their individual sport; and the leading of an athletic program that will advance the brand of High Point University. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dan Hauser at [email protected]. Job Description QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree preferred. NCAA playing experience strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Must be proficient in the technical knowledge of their sport. Must possess the capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance. Must also possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills in order to interact with donors, staff and students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Position is responsible for the success of all team members both in terms of athletic competition and academic success. Must conduct a program that adheres to and exceeds all of High Point University’s standards of excellence. Must demonstrate teaching ability to lead their student-athletes in their academic, physical and spiritual development. DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises all assistant coaches and personnel for their respective sport as well as all student-athletes. Makes independent decisions on the recruitment of potential student-athletes as well as offers of financial aid related to their athletic abilities. Leads the scheduling of their team’s athletic competitions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the supervision of all student-athletes who are members of their respective team(s). Directly supervises all assistant coaches and personnel for their sport. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required
Must be proficient in the technical knowledge of their sport
Must possess the capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
Must also possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills in order to interact with donors, staff and students

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
NCAA playing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Management of all aspects of the Women’s Basketball Program
Recruitment and retention of student-athletes
Coaching student-athletes to increase their athletic performance
Fundraising for the sport
Leading an athletic program to advance the brand of High Point University
Ensuring the success of all team members in athletic competition and academic success
Conducting a program that adheres to and exceeds High Point University’s standards of excellence
Demonstrating teaching ability to lead student-athletes in their academic, physical, and spiritual development
Supervising all assistant coaches and personnel for their respective sport as well as all student-athletes
Making independent decisions on the recruitment of potential student-athletes and offers of financial aid
Leading the scheduling of team athletic competitions
Supervision of all student-athletes who are members of their respective team(s)
Directly supervises all assistant coaches and personnel for their sport