Head Women's Basketball Coach
Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational, athletic, and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum three (3) years coaching experience at the NAIA, JC or NCAA level
- Knowledge of Hudl and or Synergy software
- Knowledge of NAIA, NCAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
- Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of FERPA, conflict of interest and other athletics compliance requirements
- Knowledge of Texas State/TAMUS ethical requirements/standards
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of the University’s Basketball program based on integrity with all NAIA regulations.
- Responsible for game day personnel, visiting teams’ arrival, coordinating locker room usage, pre-event coordination, post-event clean-up, athletic facilities usage.
- Assist with guiding the Eagle Athletics Branding efforts.
- Identifies new and creative means to attract fans to various events.
- Assists with format for home events for PA announcers, sponsors announcements, upcoming activities and activities sponsored by organizations during games and matches.
- Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the University’s Athletic Program.
- Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules, practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
- Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
- Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes’ injuries and in administering the institution’s athletic drug testing policy.
- Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of student-athletes.
- Assist the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the basketball program which includes basketball camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.
- Maintains athletic facility in a manner to ensure well-being of athletes and viability of athletic competition.
- Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics.
- Provide additional administrative support to the athletic director.
- Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
Benefits
- Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
- 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
- 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
- 12-15 paid holidays each year
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning
- Employee Assistance Program
- On Campus Wellness Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
