About the position
Western Connecticut State University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the position of Head Coach of Women's Basketball - Coach II rank for the academic year 2024-2025. The Head Coach will be responsible for developing and sustaining a highly competitive women's basketball program. This includes providing direction, coordination, and instruction to the WestConn women's basketball team, recruiting high-quality prospective student-athletes, supervising assistant coaches, and ensuring compliance with NCAA, Little East, and University policies. The Head Coach will also monitor and assist team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters, and will be involved in program promotion and marketing, including social media engagement. Additionally, the role requires representing the WestConn Athletic department at various professional, civic, charity, and alumni events, as well as managing the program's budget and leading fundraising efforts. Candidates for this position must demonstrate a proven aptitude for coaching, illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to NCAA, LEC, University, and Athletics department policies and rules and regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, with a Master's degree preferred, and a minimum of three years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, including at least two years as a successful head coach. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, as well as a commitment to the Division III student-athlete philosophy, is essential. Extensive computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and sport-specific software, are required, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively with diverse populations including students, administrators, faculty, and alumni. Certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR is also required or must be obtained.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain a highly competitive women's basketball program.
- Provide direction, coordination, and instruction to the women's basketball team.
- Recruit high-quality prospective student-athletes.
- Supervise assistant coaches and ensure compliance with NCAA, Little East, and University policies.
- Monitor and assist team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.
- Assist with program promotion and marketing, including social media.
- Represent the WestConn Athletic department at professional, civic, charity, and alumni events.
- Manage the program's budget and lead fundraising efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years coaching experience at the collegiate level, preferably at least two (2) years' experience as a successful head coach.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, train, and develop student-athletes.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and a commitment to the Division III student-athlete philosophy.
- Extensive computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and sport-specific software.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in program promotion and marketing.
- Familiarity with social media engagement strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
