Head Women's Basketball Coach

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, direction of all phases of the program, including coaching, directing home contests, media, travel arrangements as needed (lodging, meals); coordinating the recruitment and admission of prospective student-athletes and supporting recruitment events; scheduling and budgeting; managing equipment orders and distribution; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; direct and coordinate program fundraising, camps, clinics and special events. 

Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility
  2. Game and Practice Preparation
  3. Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development
  4. Supervision of Athletes and Assistant Coach (es)
  5. Fiscal Management
  6. Program-Specific and Department Fundraising
  7. Public Relations and Community Engagement
  8. Other

 

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for any support staff/assistant coaches

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree, college coaching, and recruiting experience preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for practices and games.   

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Collegiate Athletic Recruiting Experience; Public Speaking abilities; Personnel Management Skills & Experiences; Microsoft Word 

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Due to recruiting and overnight travel, applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Missouri vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the CMU guidelines (including obtaining a CDL). Ability to gain and maintain CMU driving approval is required.  

Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests, recruiting activities and athletic fundraising events. 

CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented.  Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University.

 

Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources.  Applications and instructions are located on the website at www.centralmethodist.edu. 

 

CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole.  They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented.  Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU.   Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.