What are the responsibilities and job description for the NSU Head Women's Basketball Coach position at Norfolk State University?
Title: NSU Head Women's Basketball Coach
State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type:
Job Duties
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Women’s Basketball program.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-character student-athletes capable of competing at a high level athletically and academically.
- Create and sustain a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion on and off the court.
- Develop and implement comprehensive practice plans, in-game strategies, and player development programs focused on high-pressure defense and team execution.
- Oversee assistant coaches and support staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
- Monitor student-athlete academic progress to ensure eligibility, retention, and timely graduation in coordination with academic support personnel.
- Promote the program through fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, and media interaction.
- Manage the program’s budget with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
- Maintain strict compliance with NCAA, MEAC, and university policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level, including recruiting responsibilities.
- Proven success in developing and mentoring student-athletes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Additional Considerations
- Master’s degree.
- Five years Head Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level.
- A track record of postseason success, including NCAA/WNIT tournament appearances as an assistant or head coach.
- Experience coaching players who have moved on to compete professionally or been drafted to the WNBA.
- Strong regional and national recruiting ties, particularly within AAU and high school circuits.
Desired Leadership Traits:
- A mentor who leads with empathy, integrity, and discipline.
- A champion of student-athlete welfare, academic achievement, and holistic development.
- Strong communicator capable of inspiring players, staff, and stakeholders.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
