Head Coach- Women's Basketball

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

13d•$61,187 - $84,132•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the women’s basketball program in compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) requirements, and the institutional policies of Kansas City Kansas Community College. This includes developing student-athletes' athletic performance, academic achievement, and personal growth.

Requirements

Ability to lead a team toward a common goal by building trust, challenging, and supporting the student-athletes in the women’s basketball program.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written correspondence.
Ability to foster positive internal and external relationships.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Two (2) years of head coaching experience at the high school or intercollegiate level OR
Five (5) years as a college assistant at a high school or intercollegiate level, which includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Sport Management, Coaching, or related field.
Demonstrated athletics success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
Demonstrated academic success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
Extensive recruiting experience.
College-level or above playing experience.
Professional playing experience will be considered instead of employment experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and execute practice sessions to develop players' technical, tactical, and physical skills.
Provide individualized coaching to enhance player performance and development.
Implement strategies and game plans for optimal team performance in intercollegiate competition.
Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in alignment with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC regulations.
Develop and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and 4-year college coaches to both recruit prospective student-athletes and successfully place them after graduation.
Guide incoming student athletes on the admissions, advising, and other onboarding processes.
Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress to ensure graduation and transfer success.
Understand and promote compliance with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC rules and regulations.
Educate student-athletes on rules, standards, and expectations for participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Develop and manage the annual budget for the Women’s Basketball program.
Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and planning for practices and competitions.
Collaborate with athletic administration personnel and other head coaches to ensure program success.
Collaborate with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach on facility maintenance, improvements, and 3rd rentals of the soccer field.
Effectively hire, train, lead, and develop the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to ensure program success.
Foster positive relationships with the campus community and local stakeholders.
Represent the Women's Basketball program and the institution at community events and recruiting activities.
Promote a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among student-athletes and staff.
Work closely with the Director of Athletics on long and short-term planning for the program.
Other duties as assigned.