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Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Owings Mills, Maryland
Salary
Not Provided

Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Stevenson UniversityFull-TimeOwings Mills, MD
Posting Number 201201517P
Position Title Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Department Athletics: Women's Basketball
Position Summary
The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching a highly competitive NCAA basketball program. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
  • Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
  • Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
  • Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
  • Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Women’s Basketball rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques.
  • Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC, and the NCAA.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
  • Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
  • Travel is a requirement of this position.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.
Physical Requirements
Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on different playing surfaces while coaching and training student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorer’s table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.
Essential Functions
  • Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Women’s Basketball program.
  • Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches.
  • Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses.
  • Coach the Women’s Basketball team to include: recruitment and supervision of paid and volunteer assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
  • Travel with the Women’s Basketball team and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
  • Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches.
  • Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
  • Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications.
  • Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
  • Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
  • Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
  • Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
  • Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed.
  • Serve on committees as assigned.
Reports To Director of Athletics
Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11034
Posting Information

 

Number of Available Positions 1
Work Location Owings Mills
Position Category Staff
Position Type Full-Time
Months/Year 12
Hrs/Week 40
Hrs/Year 2080
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date  
Ending Date  
FLSA Exempt
Payroll Biweekly
Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $60,000 - $65,000
Benefits https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants
Posting Date 03/25/2026
Closing Date/Application Deadline  
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement
Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
    • High School Diploma/GED
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate/Other Advanced Degree
  2. Have you participated on a basketball team before? Please describe your playing experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Have you coached a basketball team before? Please describe your coaching experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Other Document