Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of Women’s Basketball program activities to College mission and culture to include the Benedictine Values of Community, Respect, Love of Learning, Hospitality and Stewardship
• Recruitment of a wide diversity of prospective student athletes in order to reach the team's target roster size.
• Retain and graduate student-athletes at a rate higher than the overall college rates in order to generate positive net revenue for the college.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages development of skills to effectively engage with individuals from various and diverse backgrounds.
• Coach in a manner that results in successful performance in order to create a positive image of the college in the minds of the community, alumni and other prospective students.
• Administer all aspects of the basketball program including budget, team travel, scheduling and documentation to ensure the smooth operation of the team and efficient use of the college’s resources.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAC and internal policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Team Community Service in order to present a positive image of the college.
• Secondary Duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Athletic Department and efficient use of the college’s resources.
• Ability to manage staff to foster a cooperative work environment, delegation of responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and five to seven years basketball coaching and recruiting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of rules, techniques and culture of basketball and NCAA regulations and guidelines related to recruitment and retention of collegiate athletes
• Skill in planning, organizing and implementing athletic programs and activities.
• Ability to fundraise, build and maintain relationships with parents, alumni and external partners
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Knowledge of budget and financial record-keeping practices
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse student populations.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members, co-workers, students, alumni, and community.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• Head coaching experience
• Collegiate coaching experience
• Managerial experience