Description

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach for Women’s Basketball is responsible for the oversight and operation of the College’s competitive Division III Women’s Basketball program, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, scheduling, budget management, fundraising activities, and managing the intercollegiate program within the policies and principles of Haverford College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate practice planning, skill development, and design coaching strategies
Conduct practices and games throughout the season
Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches
Maintain liaison with College and athletic administrators, athletic trainers, athletics strength and conditioning staff, athletics communication director, and faculty liaison, as appropriate for a head coach
Attend monthly College Administrative Professional Staff meetings, athletic staff meetings as scheduled, weekly athletic logistics meetings, other special College meetings as announced, and Centennial Conference meetings
Ensure compliance with College policies and state laws, including those pertaining to required clearance, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
Enforce departmental policies and team rules regarding travel and conduct both on and off the court
Demonstrate success in identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining student athletes who meet both the academic and athletic standards of Haverford College and its Women’s Basketball program
Operate within a budget that covers all operational costs of the program.  Additional team fundraising activities, as approved by the Director of Athletics, may be overseen to supplement special team gear and/or trips
Always represent Haverford in a professional manner including dealings with officials and opposing coaches
Maintain continued and consistent communication with women’s basketball alumnae
Schedule non-conference opponents in a manner that meets both budgetary and competitive goals
Support community service programs for student athletes
Adhere to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Other duties as assigned: Such assignments will be made by and discussed with the Director of Athletics
Line of Report: The Head Coach – Women’s Basketball reports to the Director of Athletics and supervises the assistant coaches.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of basketball coaching experience
Professional Competencies 

Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent people skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications

Prior coaching and recruiting experience in basketball at the college level
Master’s degree
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Requirements

Special Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
Availability to be available for evening and weekend games and events
Priority will be given to candidates who currently hold the First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications; should the final candidate not currently hold those certifications, they will be provided an opportunity to obtain them in the first 30 days of employment