Head Women's Basketball Coach

Position Title: Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Department : Athletics

Reports To : Athletic Director

Classification: Exempt FTE : 1.0

Essential Job Duties:

1. Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the sport program

• Organize competition schedule
• Organize and administer practice/training and game plans and strategies
• Manage program budget
• Coordinate alumni relations and fundraising, as necessary
• Oversee and administer all administrative functions of the program
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers
• Provide appropriate support and counsel to student athletes
• Promote a team atmosphere and inclusion and acceptance
• Set the standards and cultural expectations of the program

2. Actively recruit qualified student athletes

• Formulate and execute a recruiting plan that targets a diverse group of potential student athletes that can achieve high levels of success academically, socially and athletically
• Attend opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly
• Maintain consistent, effective and honest communication with potential student athletes
• Maintain contact with high school and club coaches, as well as parents
• Coordinate campus visits and actively engage and participate in those visits
• Actively engage with admissions staff and events

3. Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned by Athletic Director

4. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a
strong and inclusive community

5. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

Work Schedule:

Term: Full-time 1.0 FTE

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; regular evening and weekend hours required (i.e. games/practice/recruiting activities); travel up to 25% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips could average 5 trips per year

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 3-4 years of high school, club or college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education : Master’s Degree or PhD.

Experience : 5+ years of college coaching experience

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.