Head Womens Basketball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Head Women's Basketball Coach

Position Type
Staff

Job Description

McMurry University is currently seeking a head women's basketball coach who will be responsible for the overall operation and conduct of the program. This individual will provide instruction and guidance to scholar-athletes to improve individual and team performance. Additionally, the head coach will recruit scholar-athletes that will represent the University in a manner that will reflect favorably upon the university and athletics department.

Essential Duties Summary

The major/essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions which, are not listed in any particular order of importance or significance:

Recruiting: identifies prospective student-athletes qualified for admission to McMurry University; effectively communicates with prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates and coordinates recruitment efforts with McMurry's Office of Admissions.

Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy; promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes and assistant coaches.

Program Administration: operates within all University, American Southwest Conference and NCAA III guidelines; schedules practices; maintains inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; carry out team travel according to established policies and procedures; effectively communicates within the Department and with University community on matters pertaining to the women's basketball program.

Supervision: identifies, hires, trains and evaluates assistant coaches, including volunteers; ensures that assistant coach/volunteers adhere to all University, Athletic Conference and NCAA III guidelines.

Occasional duties: As assigned by the Athletic Director

Required Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
2. Two to three years' experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience.
3. Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.
4. Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.
5. A commitment to providing a positive role model and leadership to the team as well as excellent communication skills are required.
6. Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.

Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience:

1. Master's degree preferred.

2. Three to five years coaching experience at the college level.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Salary

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS959P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
05/05/2025

Posting Open Date
04/05/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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