Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Position Summary

The Head Coach, Women's Basketball will manage the daily operations of the program competing in the University Athletic Association (“UAA”) as well as serve in an administrative capacity on the department’s Senior Leadership Team. This position reports to work on a full-time basis during the months of August through May.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers all elements of program, including developing team policies and procedures; scheduling contests and planning for home and away competition; demonstrating fiscal responsibility and budget oversight; promoting a team culture conducive to academic and athletic excellence; assisting, as needed, with fundraising strategies and events; outreaching to alumni and other members of the Washington University community; encouraging team members to participate in community service; and attending department, university, conference and NCAA meetings.

• Coaches the team, including developing in team members the skills necessary for successful competition in the assigned sport; recruiting, hiring, developing and overseeing a staff of assistant coaches; devising and implementing strategy for practice and competition; defining team and individual goals; and demonstrating positive sportsmanship and leadership.

• Coordinates the recruitment of prospective students to Washington University, requiring the identification of academically qualified prospective student athletes, ongoing communication with prospects, initiation of applications and matriculation of prospects.

• Serves as a member of the department’s Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the development of a long-term vision and strategic plan for Washington University Athletics; assists with staff development and mentoring of other coaches; and coordinates select special events including the Parent Social, Student-Athlete Advisory Council Banquet and Hall of Fame reception.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to on and off campus games/meets, work alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekends.

• The successful candidate can choose to be paid over ten or twelve months.

• Actual compensation offers will depend on candidate's experience and expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

• Three years of experience coaching a sports team.

• Five years of experience in intercollegiate athletics as a head coach or administrator.

• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.

• Effective communicative and public relation skills.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• Competent knowledge of sport specific techniques, skill development and game/meet planning.

• An understanding of how to build and manage a team.

• The ability to understand and articulate program needs.

• Demonstrated competency in helping to meet program objectives, working independently, supervising others and helping to establish program priorities.

• An ability to communicate with and interact positively with students, faculty, staff and the broader University community.

• Knowledge in the operational use of computer and video technology.

• Ability to develop a safe, functional and inclusive working environment.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Strong judgment and risk management skills.

• Ability to follow directions and accept decisions.

• Appreciation of and a willingness to adhere to the assigned sports philosophy, rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience. 

• Previous experience playing sport at the collegiate and/or professional level.  

• An understanding of, and commitment to, the assigned sport philosophy.

• Required Licensure/Certification/Registration: Successful passage of Annual NCAA rules test; current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.

Grade

G15

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.