Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Mary Baldwin University (MBU) seeks a head coach for its NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball program. The head coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic coach to re-build a program that qualified for conference playoffs four-straight years in the last decade. The coach will focus heavily in 2024-25 on recruiting new players for the 2025-26 season. The coach will also build relationships with the players and relevant supporters currently on campus, develop the schedule for the 2025-26 season, assist with department fundraising and alumni/ae relations efforts, etc.

Located in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin University offers students bachelor’s, master level, and doctoral programs on our residential campuses and online. MBU is a diverse entrepreneurial institution with a record of innovation aspiring to meet the evolving higher education needs of society.

The successful candidate will oversee all facets of MBU’s NCAA Division III women’s basketball program, including:

· Utilizing well-developed professional and interpersonal communication skills, work closely with many campus constituencies, including the athletic department staff.

· Recruit highly motivated student-athletes in coordination with the Admissions Office staff to compete in the program.

· Develop and implement practice and competition schedules that challenge the student-athletes

· Contribute to a diversified and inclusive campus that features equity through Title IX compliance

· Monitor and promote academic and athletic success and excellence

· Endorse and support in all aspects of the program the rules and policies of MBU, NCAA Division III and USA South Athletic Conference

· Develop budget, schedules and travel plans, etc., within the University mission standards that provide for a quality student-athlete experience to enhance student retention for the institution

· Encourage student-athletes to fully develop as well-rounded members of the campus community that will grow into leadership roles upon graduation

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Collegiate basketball playing and/or coaching experience. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to recruit student-athletes that can compete on the collegiate level. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the athletic department and throughout the University community, possess strong oral and written communication skills and have and understanding and knowledge of and commitment to NCAA Division III rules. A valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy. The successful candidate must pass all required background and reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Head coaching and recruiting experience in collegiate women’s basketball. Previous history of relationship-building and cultivation of former student-athletes, alumni and other program stakeholders.

Interested candidates must apply by sending cover letter, resume, and references to Tom Byrnes at tpbyrnes@marybaldwin.edu. No phone call inquiries will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000