Head Women's Basketball Coach

New London, Connecticut, Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, keeping him/her well-informed of all planning, organizing, and development of Mitchell College’s Women’s Basketball program. In addition to coaching, the incumbent will be responsible for recruiting and administrative duties, in accordance with Mitchell College, GNAC and NCAA Division III regulations. This position is also responsible for overseeing the fitness center.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Oversees the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential women’s basketball student-athletes

- Directs all aspects of the coaching of the program

- Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate strength and conditioning, and practice sessions

- Administrative duties related to active coaching

- Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially

- Monitors the academic progress of each women’s basketball student-athlete

- Directs all aspects of the management of the program

- Fiscally responsible for all areas of the budget, including budget proposal, accounting and expenditure

- Coordinates all travel arrangements for team trips

- Recommends and oversees the purchase of new equipment, supplies, and uniforms

- Oversee summer camps and team fundraising

- With the Director of Athletics oversees the development of the competition schedule

- Represents the College at meetings

- Maintains a visible presence at department functions, College open houses and College events

- Is a visible, fully integrated member of the College community

- Oversee fitness center and maintenance equipment/staff the front desk with work-study

- Performs all other duties as assigned, including ancillary responsibilities like - SAAC Advisor and Game MGT Required Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in related field required, MS degree preferred 

Minimum of 2–3 years of coaching experience, preferably at the college level 

Collegiate playing experience preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. 

Current and valid driver’s license

Current First Aid, CPR & AED certification