Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Job Description

The Intercollegiate Athletics Coach, Women’s Basketball reviews college and division policy and procedure manuals and strives to develop his/her program by following the policies established for preparing budgets, acquisition and control of equipment and materials, planning, improvement of facilities, upgrading his/her seasonal schedule, filing of eligibility forms making necessary arrangements for travel to away contests, and set up for home contests, completing a yearly inventory of equipment, and issuance of practice and game uniforms. This position assists the Director of Athletics in the promotion of his/her programs; assists players in developing a high level of skill and physical fitness; and recruits students/athletes for Pensacola State College on a local, state and regional level. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Essential Functions

• Possess knowledge of college admissions process including scholarships/financial aid.
• Meet physical fitness demands involved with coaching strategies including illustrating plays/moves involved with women’s basketball.
• Extensive running, jogging, weightlifting, stooping, bending, reaching, and voice projection.
• Able to address individuals – including parents, students, instructors, opposing teams/players - both verbally and in writing. May make presentations to individuals and/or groups.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Strong listening skills; able to address situations of a sensitive nature and exercise conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of first aid, and initial treatment for cuts, wounds, bruises. Extensive in-district and overnight travel including bus and air travel.
• Nights, weekends, and holiday work time with varying schedules.
• Regular and consistent attendance, as well as punctuality, are essential to fulfilling the requirements of this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a bachelor’s degree, three years full-time experience in the organization, management and coaching of the sport for which the advertised vacancy exits, and a valid driver’s license. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer a master’s degree; demonstrated coaching success at the high school or college level; recruiting experience; academic advising experience; and strong administrative and organizational skills. Prior successful experience as head coach is desirable.