Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Job Title

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational, athletic, and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** :**

• Coordinate the implementation of the University’s Basketball program based on integrity with all NAIA regulations.
• Responsible for game day personnel, visiting teams’ arrival, coordinating locker room usage, pre-event coordination, post-event clean-up, athletic facilities usage.
• Assist with guiding the Eagle Athletics Branding efforts.
• Identifies new and creative means to attract fans to various events.
• Assists with format for home events for PA announcers, sponsors announcements, upcoming activities and activities sponsored by organizations during games and matches.
• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the University’s Athletic Program.
• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules, practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
• Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes’ injuries and in administering the institution’s athletic drug testing policy.
• Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of student-athletes.
• Assist the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the basketball program which includes basketball camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.
• Maintains athletic facility in a manner to ensure well-being of athletes and viability of athletic competition.
• Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics.
• Provide additional administrative support to the athletic director.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES** :**

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience at the NAIA, JC or NCAA level
• Knowledge of Hudl and or Synergy software
• Knowledge of NAIA, NCAA rules and regulations
•  Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Physical Requirements

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of FERPA, conflict of interest and other athletics compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Texas State/TAMUS ethical requirements/standards

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise assistant coaches and graduate assistants.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 04/27** /2025 ***.*

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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