Head Coach Womens Basketball (71101)

Head Coach Womens Basketball (71101)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description:
Do you have a passion for leading and shaping the next generation of student-athletes? Are you the right person to drive the success of a women's basketball program while representing the mission and vision of Pratt Institute? Join us in overseeing all aspects of coaching, from recruitment to compliance, and contribute to the holistic development of our athletes and our community.
The Head Coach must be able to build positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus partners. They will be responsible for the athletic, academic, and personal development of the Women's Basketball team with a commitment to sportsmanship, respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Position Responsibilities:

• Direct the women's basketball program by coordination and oversight of the following: recruitment and retention of student-athletes, practice sessions, practice and game scheduling, contest preparation, contest management, and administrative duties.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who can meet Pratt's academic admissions standards and sustain or enhance the competitiveness of the program.
• Support the academic success of student-athletes and monitor their academic performance.
• Submit and manage team roster in accordance with departmental processes.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff for documentation and appropriate care of injuries.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA Division III and Atlantic East Conference bylaws and Pratt Institute policies.
• Develop specific duties for the assistant coach that aid in the overall success of the program, ensure that they adhere to their established performance program and evaluate their performance at the conclusion of the season or year.
• Complete regular administrative duties within departmental policies, including but not limited to: meal money allowances, coordination of hotel and transportation arrangements, timely submission of receipts for both team and recruitment expenses, tracking of athletically-related activities, and maintaining an up-to-date log of recruits.
• Oversee inventory of gear and equipment, coordinating the distribution and collection each season to the student-athletes.
• Coordinate the annual gear and equipment order within budgetary limits.
• Consult and assist the Director of Athletics and Recreation in department and team fundraising activities.
• Support and attend department and campus functions (such as Accepted Students Day, The Charlies, Orientation) as directed.
• Maintain applicable health and safety certifications (i.e. CPR, AED, first aid).
• Serve as a game day administrator for home events in other sports as assigned.
• Assist and support other coaches as needed during off-season or emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Effective organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
• 2 years of college/professional coaching experience.
• A record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated understanding of an academically rigorous institution.
• Proven Recruiter in Athletics.

SALARY is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $62,500-68,500. The position will be onsite a minimum of 4 days/wk.
This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Generous Benefits:

• 403B Retirement Program
• Supplemental Retirement Account
• Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Summer hours
• Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
• Child Care Benefit
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage

About Pratt Institute:
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institutes impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratts campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
About The Department of Athletics and Recreation:
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing a wide range of activities and services that assist Pratt students of various backgrounds and abilities in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pratt has an athletics history dating back to the founding of the institution in 1887. Pratt is an NCAA Division III institution and will join the Atlantic East Conference as full members in the 2024-25 academic year.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/142252
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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