What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Women's Basketball position at University of Massachusetts Lowell?
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Athletic Programs
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Applications Open: Mar 06 2025
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
The Head Coach of Women’s Basketball is responsible for leading all aspects of developing and managing a competitive Division I program within the parameters designated by the University, America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Essential Job Duties:
1. Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:
- Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of prospective student-athletes
- Conducting/Coaching and supervising practices and player conditioning
- Optimizing technology (e.g. scouting, recruiting) to enhance performance.
- Preparing and implementing game strategies
- Mentoring and providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes
- Creating a productive and positive environment that supports student-athlete welfare
2. Manage administrative functions within the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:
- Participating in campus, department, conference and NCAA meetings
- Adhering to all America East Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, and maintaining commitment to compliance; head coach responsibility for entirety of program.
- Abiding by University and Athletics Department policies and procedure
- Preparing and executing strategic plan for program
- Developing competitive competition schedule
- Forecasting and managing budget needs relevant to equipment, scheduling, recruiting, travel, etc.
3. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the women’s intercollegiate basketball program:
- Hiring and retaining quality assistant coaches
- Appropriately delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches
- Supervising and effectively monitoring all aspects/activities of assistant coaches
- Providing necessary leadership and staff development
- Administering performance evaluations
- Effectively collaborating with Sports Performance, Athletic Health Care staff, Student-Athlete Services and Compliance, and other campus constituents
4.Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
- Engaging in fund-raising efforts for program and department.
- Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, conference, departmental and community functions
- Building alumni relationships
- Promoting team participation and personally committing to community outreach
Other Job Duties:
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Weekends and travel as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5-7 Years Successful coaching experience at collegiate level or higher.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and administrating a competitive basketball program
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of techniques and strategies of the sport
- Commitment to high ethical standards and academics success
- Demonstrated success in recruiting nationally
- Experience working effectively in diverse environments
- Strong organizational skills
Additional Considerations:
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Head women’s basketball coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher
- Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare
- Familiarity with the Northeast Region preferred
- Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
This is a Non-Unit, Professional position.
A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Background Check/Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review.
- CPR and CLERY certification within first 30 days of employment.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
