Head Women's Basketball Coach

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for meeting the goals of guiding and building an elite-level program; as well as promoting academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and within the University community. The Head Women's Basketball Coach must abide by the NAIA and Conference regulations. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the overall management of FMU’s Women’s Basketball program, establishing and adhering to policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in compliance with the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of all University, NAIA, State, and Federal Laws.
• Recruit elite-level prospective student-athletes that will excel within the University framework and make successful progress toward graduation.
• Monitor academic progress and the retention of students affiliated with the Women’s Basketball program, implementing action plans in collaboration with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Student Academic Success office.
• Formulate an effective philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Assume responsibility for sportsmanship, conduct, and academic progress of all students and staff affiliated with the Women’s Basketball program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NAIA and Conference regulations.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the Women’s Basketball program.
• Promote the athletic program and sport through attending community events, public speaking, fundraising, revenue generation, and marketing.
• Comply with NAIA, conference, and FMU rules, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training. Display behavior consistent with professional ethics and the FMU faculty and staff handbook.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Ability to recruit and retain elite-level student-athletes.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletic program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Banner financial system.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree plus two (2) plus years of collegiate or professional coaching experience.
• CPR and AED Certified.
• This position will require the individual to travel and work some nights and weekends.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal background check
• Drug testing

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Experience

• Ability to recruit and retain elite-level student-athletes. Experience in intercollegiate athletic program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A creative self-starter with a bachelor's degree plus two (2) plus years of collegiate or professional coaching experience.

Education

• Masters or better
• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization