Head Women's Basketball Coach

Job Title Head Women's Basketball Coach Posting Number 20110528 Pay Rate Salaried Position Type Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month position of Head Women's Basketball Coach. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college, highly regarded for its academic excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; the organization and administration of a successful NCAA Division III women's basketball program.

Juniata is a founding member of the highly regarded Landmark Conference, which is committed to conducting intercollegiate athletics programs in a way that recognizes, as paramount, the centrality of the academic mission at each member institution.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head Women's Basketball Coach is responsible for all aspects of the women's basketball program at Juniata, including but not limited to:

• Provide vision and build a positive team culture committed to the welfare of our student-athletes, a positive representation of the college, academic excellence, citizenship and competitive success.

• Practice organizations, planning, scheduling, preparation and execution.

• Scheduling of practices, competitions according to NCAA Division III rules and regulations

• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes to the women's basketball program

• Hire, train and oversee all assistant coaches

• Develop and meet recruitment/roster goals in consultation with the Director of Athletics.

• Provide support, oversight and assistance to student-athletes with regards to academic performance, planning and success.

• Effectively manage all aspects of the program's budget including the purchase of all athletic gear and supplies and the management of the program's travel and recruiting budgets.

• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies- Juniata College Athletics, Juniata College, Landmark Conference and NCAA Division III

• Participate in overall administration of the Athletics Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees, and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising and/or promotional events.

• Other secondary responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/EOE

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred. Valid driver's license required, clear of major violations. The ideal candidate will have previous coaching and/or competitive women's basketball experience at the collegiate level, as well as an understanding of the Division III philosophy and its role at a private liberal arts institution.

Candidates must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, communicate effectively, and demonstrate a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment that values community.

Supervision Required/Given

This position will report directly to the Director of Athletics.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicants

It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. A valid driver's license is required.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/27/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes