Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Job Code: 0332
Job Open Date: 3/21/24
Application Review Begins: 3/29/24
Department Code (Name): ATHL (ATHLETICS)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP
Salary Grade: BYA
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $200,000 to $222,000 year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Work Location: Intercollegiate Athletics - 1001
Working Days and Hours: Monday - Sunday as needed
Benefits Eligibility: FULL BENEFITS
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top-10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student-athletes that compete for championships in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division 1 level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner's Cups representing the league's all-sports champion.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Organizes and implements a well-disciplined, competitive and comprehensive Intercollegiate Athletics sports program that abides by all local, state, federal, and specialized mandates, including NCAA, Big West Conference, and University rules, policies, and regulations. Maintains assigned sports program within the operating budget established for said program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Experience coordinating and making travel arrangements for small and large groups.
• Minimum of two years of coaching basketball at the D-1, D-2, or D-3 or Junior College level.
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, interpersonal and supervisory skills are essential in the event areas of basketball.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and successful coaching experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Experience in program planning and teaching.
• Ability to teach sound fundamentals of the sport.
• Ability to recruit highly successful student athletes.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules, policies, Constitution and Bylaws.
• Understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics within the overall academic mission of the University.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students, and members of the community.
• Strong motivation skills.
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules for Collegiate Basketball.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and project a professional attitude.
• Ability and willingness to support the equity and diversity commitments of the department.
• Must maintain NCAA certified recruiter status.
• Must maintain CPR / AED and First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years of experience coaching at the Division I level.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in recruiting quality student-athletes.
• Knowledge:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Espresso Suite, Gateway, email and calendaring software.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA, Big West Conference, and University policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the performance of the position.
  • Thorough knowledge of the rules for Collegiate Basketball.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
  • Exceptional skills in customer service and the ability to work with a variety of constituents and in a diverse environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in responding to issues and concerns and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and be flexible while performing a wide range of tasks concurrently and effectively.
  • Ability to interpret and local and system-wide policies and procedures.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize with multiple and demanding deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a team atmosphere and independently involving deadlines, periodic heavy work cycles and high volume while maintaining extreme attention to detail.

80% Sports Programs

• Compile a representative and competitive schedule within the existing budget allocation. Requisition equipment, supplies, and uniforms as needed for an effective and functional program while remaining within the budget limitations. Organize and implement a pre-season conditioning program, in-season practice times and scheduled intercollegiate events, utilizing University time, facilities and support staff wisely. Recruit potential student-athletes within the established guidelines of the NCAA and UCSB. Assess talent, select team members and ensure that student athletes abide by both NCAA and University regulations governing the conduct of student athletes and their academic eligibility. Travel with teams to away events following all departmental, University and NCAA travel regulations. Such travel must be conducted within the limits of this sports program's operating budget. Coordinate efforts with the Sports Information Office in dissemination of information regarding respective sport.

15% Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional conduct at all times. Maintain good working relationships with the Athletics Department staff, the University community and the general public as related to intercollegiate athletics. Keep informed of trends and changes in respective sport by maintaining membership in professional organizations and/or attending clinics or conferences when appropriate.

5% Other Duties

• All members of the Athletics Department staff shall perform additional duties on an intermittent basis as assigned by the Athletics Director. For coaches, these duties will include but may not be limited to the following: Participate in the department's program of community relations activities. Remain knowledgeable in, and comply with, NCAA, Big West Conference, University and Athletics Department rules, policies and regulations applicable to the performance of your duties as a coach.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy – With Interim Revisions

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions.*

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
• University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
• Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

** Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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