Head Women’s Basketball Coach

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program. This includes: teaching and developing players, planning practices and developing game strategies, managing the women’s basketball staff, recruiting qualified student-athletes, scouting opponents, organizing camps/clinics, alumni relations and supporting department fundraising efforts, administering operating budget, adhering to University policies and NCAA/UAA rules and regulations, and program management (e.g. scheduling, team travel, etc.).

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will provide leadership in the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes and will work with the Director of Athletics and Recreation to support the overall mission and vision of the University of Chicago and Department of Athletics and Recreation. Additionally, the head coach must maintain collaborative working relationships with departmental staff, the College, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, other units within Campus and Student Life, other campus partners and all University constituents. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach must be committed to the educational model of college athletics and the values of professional integrity, dignity, diversity and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Teach sport-specific skills individually to develop athletes progressively. Teach tactical skill and strategy collectively to optimize team performance. Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and holistic development for student-athletes.

• Serve as a mentor and advisor to student-athletes through open communication, providing expectations while holding all accountable consistently, and fostering a team culture that defines the team and aims to develop athletes holistically as young adults.

• Conceive, implement, and supervise strategies to recruit academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. Communicate and work with the Admissions Office through the application and matriculation process of prospective student-athletes.

• Develop and execute a strategy for a nationally competitive women’s basketball team. Implement plans and strategies during practices and competition by teaching and developing student-athletes.

• Oversee the plan for each basketball season, including competitive schedules and practices, i.e., scheduling facilities, administration of practice schedule, overseeing travel arrangements for away competition, any necessary communication with officials.

• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and interpersonal matters; consult with appropriate Department and University members.

• In conjunction with strength staff, assist in developing training and conditioning programs.

• Organize all practice sessions to enhance team performance. Evaluate individual performance and provide leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency.

• Supervise and evaluate the full-time assistant coach and voluntary staff. Direct and coordinate the activities of assistant coaches in recruiting, team management and practice and game planning in compliance with University, conference and NCAA policies and regulations.

• Manage operating budget. Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.

• Serve as leader for the women’s basketball program and articulate the vision to respective stakeholders and University representatives.

• Assist as needed to raise funds to support the women’s basketball program and Department.

• Remain current with sport developments and trends and rules of the sport; participate in professional development through coaching organizations, clinics, conventions, and other applicable meetings.

• Manages a team of professionals responsible for the planning, coaching, recruiting, administration, and promotion of University intercollegiate athletics programs. Ensures student-athletes and athletics representatives comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Reviews the performance of teams and individual student-athletes in order to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development. Analyzes data and evaluates tapes in order to develop, implement, and teach game strategies.

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Experience playing and/or coaching basketball at the collegiate level.   

• Minimum of four years of significant and relevant playing and/or coaching experience in highly competitive basketball.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics.

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite and other software.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes.

• Knowledge of relevant sports rules.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and Division III philosophy.

• Knowledge, certifications, or training to manage, organize, and teach specialized aspects of the sport.

• Knowledge of relevant sports rules.

Preferred Competencies

• Understanding of the role athletics plays in a rigorous academic setting.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes.

• Successfully teach, coach, and mentor competitive student-athletics.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Verbal and written communications skills.

• Organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Drive safely.

• In accordance with the principles of NCAA rules compliance, it is understood that any employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.

• Considerable travel and frequent night and weekend hours involved.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• 3 References Contact Information (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.