Head Coach, Women's Basketball

College of St. Scholastica, Inc. • Duluth, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

To be successful at this position the ideal candidate must manage and lead all aspects of a successful intercollegiate NCAA Division III athletic program in order to increase the College’s enrollment and to promote the College’s image throughout the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and five to seven years basketball coaching and recruiting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of rules, techniques and culture of basketball and NCAA regulations and guidelines related to recruitment and retention of collegiate athletes
• Skill in planning, organizing and implementing athletic programs and activities.
• Ability to fundraise, build and maintain relationships with parents, alumni and external partners
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Knowledge of budget and financial record-keeping practices
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse student populations.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members, co-workers, students, alumni, and community.
• Valid driver’s license.
• AED/CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Head coaching experience
• Collegiate coaching experience
• Experience coaching men
• Managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of Women’s Basketball program activities to College mission and culture to include the Benedictine Values of Community, Respect, Love of Learning, Hospitality and Stewardship
• Recruitment of a wide diversity of prospective student athletes in order to reach the team's target roster size.
• Retain and graduate student-athletes at a rate higher than the overall college rates in order to generate positive net revenue for the college.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages development of skills to effectively engage with individuals from various and diverse backgrounds.
• Coach in a manner that results in successful performance in order to create a positive image of the college in the minds of the community, alumni and other prospective students.
• Administer all aspects of the basketball program including budget, team travel, scheduling and documentation to ensure the smooth operation of the team and efficient use of the college’s resources.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC and internal policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Team Community Service in order to present a positive image of the college.
• Secondary Duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Athletic Department and efficient use of the college’s resources.
• Ability to manage staff to foster a cooperative work environment, delegation of responsibilities
• Manage multiple projects under pressure with composure and flexibility

Benefits

• The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees