Head Women's Basketball Coach

Tacoma, Washington, Recruitment Type: Open to All Applicants

Position Title: Head Women's Basketball Coach

Position Type: Staff

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $65,000-70,000 per year, plus benefits.

Location: Tacoma, WA 98447

Department: Athletics Administration

Posting Date: 03/06/2026

Closing Date: When a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been identified.

Work Schedule:

FT, 12-month position. Monday-Friday; work schedule varies. Evening and weekend work will be required.

General Description:

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of women’s basketball to ensure a highly competitive and successful program. PLU is a member of the Northwest Conference and a NCAA Division III institution. This position reports to the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s basketball program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program, following all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference and university rules and regulations.

Hire, train, and supervise part-time coaches for the women’s basketball program.

Coach student-athletes by assessing and developing their skills.

Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off of the field toward student athletes, other coaches, parents, administrators, and members of the community.

Prepare and manage annually the women’s basketball budget; follow purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the university and athletic department.

Schedule all competitive events and complete all travel arrangements.

Practice planning for both in-season and non-traditional season.

Coodinate off-season training programs.

Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.

Identify, attract, and matriculate outstanding student-athletes to the university.

Develop positive public relations with all internal and external constituents.

Engage in donor development and fundraising opportunities.

Organize and conduct youth camps based on departmental goals.

Perform administrative responsibilities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Clear understanding and knowledge of the sport of basketball and ability to develop a competitive program.

Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills.

Preferred proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, ARMS/Teamworks and Slate.

Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration and the general public.

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes and athletics alumni.

Clear understanding of and commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of athletics with a private, liberal arts university.

Work Conditions:

Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends.

Team travel that can include local, regional, and national travel.

Recruiting travel that can include local, regional, and national travel.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, standing and overall physical activity as determined by the sport itself as well as through secondary administrative roles. Required Qualifications:    

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 5 years coaching experience in basketball at the high school or collegiate level.

CPR/First Aid certification required and may be obtained on the job.

Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years).

Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks, including a driving abstract check, and pass PLU’s internal Driver’s Certification Training.

Preferred Qualifications:    

Master’s degree.

Intercollegiate coaching and recruiting experience in NCAA Division III.

Experience with coaching software (i.e. Hudl, Synergy, Front Rush, Arms, etc.).

Consideration given to professional memberships and committee work.

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for detailed benefits information.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu.