Head Coach - Women's Basketball

EXPIRED

Job Details

Position Type

Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the NAIA women's basketball program at Columbia College. Key responsibilities include recruiting and maintaining academically qualified and athletically skilled student-athletes, managing team operations and staff, planning and running practices, and building a competitive schedule. The coach is also expected to uphold the mission of Columbia College, operate within budget guidelines, handle administrative duties efficiently, and contribute to alumni engagement and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct all aspects of a comprehensive NAIA varsity women's basketball program, providing a transformational student-athlete experience, which complements the Columbia College mission.

Job Details

Position Type

Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the NAIA women's basketball program at Columbia College. Key responsibilities include recruiting and maintaining academically qualified and athletically skilled student-athletes, managing team operations and staff, planning and running practices, and building a competitive schedule. The coach is also expected to uphold the mission of Columbia College, operate within budget guidelines, handle administrative duties efficiently, and contribute to alumni engagement and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct all aspects of a comprehensive NAIA varsity women's basketball program, providing a transformational student-athlete experience, which complements the Columbia College mission.
• Identify, evaluate, and successfully recruit high-caliber student-athletes who align with the academic and athletic standards of the College, while meeting roster minimums and supporting long-term student-athlete retention in accordance with institutional and conference policies.
• Supervise and direct assistant coaches, ensuring adherence to all association, conference and College rules by student-athletes and support staff.
• Conduct team and program fund-raising and external/alumni relations as needed.
• Complete secondary department duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:Â

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, science or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience and knowledge of NAIA rules.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively coach the sport, develop and relate to student-athletes in an extremely competitive academic environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; gender equity; and the mission of Columbia College.

• Ability to communicate effectively and foster positive relations with fellow athletics department staff members, student-athletes and other members of the Columbia community, including faculty, staff, donors, alumni, and local community members.

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of employment.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include early/late hours, occasional weekends, and the ability to travel.

• Must pass a background check.

• Must have a high attention to detail and maintain a personal standard of excellence.

• Must have desire and knowledge to help maintain sports facilities as needed for practice and game day competitions.

• Required to report any athlete/team issues that are detrimental to the team, department, or college; any illegal activities must be reported immediately.

• Must be willing to work within and follow the guidelines of the College, and the Department of Athletics at all times.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must have strong organizational and effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; excellent interpersonal skills.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires the ability to move and lift 30 to 50 pounds independently and be able to perform strenuous physical labor, and the ability to exert 30 to 50 pounds of force frequently. May be required to use a ladder. Also requires frequent bending, squatting, standing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and occasional sitting. May be required to occasionally work in small, hard to reach spaces. Work is performed both inside a facility and outdoors in all weather conditions. Some hazardous situations may exist based on work to be performed.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Â
• Interested candidates should complete an online application using this link: https://www.columbiasc.edu/about/empl... and upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact Director of Athletics Glen Crawford, via email at gcrawford@columbiasc.edu.

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EOE M/F/D/V

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