Head Women's Basketball Coach

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH

Posted Date: Jul 22, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Athletic Director
Conference
GMAC (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

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Head Women's Basketball Coach

Full-Time / Posted July 21, 2026

Summary

Responsible for administering and organizing all aspects of the basketball program, including recruitment. Ursuline College offers 15 intercollegiate athletic programs. As a member of the NCAA DII and Great Midwest Athletic Conference, we offer athletic scholarships to our student-athletes. This is a full time, 12 month position which begins as soon as possible. Reports to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

Develop the game and scrimmage schedule; Arrange team travel; Order all equipment and supplies; Work with and develop basketball budget; coaching and preparation; Complete required reports; Inventory all equipment before and after the season; Work with the Admission office to coordinate recruitment efforts and campus visits; Participate in all department fund raisers; Take an active interest in the student athlete in the classroom. Must adhere to and follow all NCAA Division II and conference rules, regulations and bylaws.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred, experience as basketball coach at the college or high school level for a minimum of 3 years. Demonstrated experience working within a NCAA Division II institution and a multicultural community. Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and the ability to drive vans to and from contests. Commitment to high standards of character as well as a commitment to student-athlete success both academically and athletically.

Program Performance

GMAC Basketball (W) 2024–2025

Ursuline College record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall NET APR
Ashland University 19–1 32–4
Northwood University (Michigan) 15–5 18–12
Malone University 15–5 22–8
University of Findlay 13–7 20–10
Kentucky Wesleyan College 11–9 15–11
Cedarville University 10–10 14–15
Ursuline College 7–13 8–20
Ohio Dominican University 7–13 12–16
Trevecca Nazarene University 5–17 8–20
Tiffin University 4–16 9–19
Walsh University 4–16 9–19
Lake Erie College 1–19 4–22
Hillsdale College
Thomas More University
Salem University 0–0 1–29
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Shannon Sword

Mason Samlow

Departing
2024-2025

Shannon Sword

7–13 8–20
2023-2024

Shannon Sword

2022-2023

Shannon Sword

13–16
2021-2022

Shannon Sword

8–13 11–15
2020-2021

Shannon Sword

9–12
2019-2020

Shannon Sword

4–14 8–20
2018-2019

Shannon Sword

7–15

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