Head Women's Basketball Coach

Job Title

Head Women's Basketball Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NAIA Basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of students whose educational, athletic, and personal aims are imminently congruent with the University mission. Each coach is responsible but is not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; supervision of assistant and graduate assistant coaches and ensuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the University’s Basketball program based on integrity with all NAIA regulations.
• Responsible for game day personnel, visiting teams’ arrival, coordinating locker room usage, pre-event coordination, post-event clean-up, athletic facilities usage.
• Assist with guiding the Eagle Athletics Branding efforts.
• Identifies new and creative means to attract fans to various events.
• Assists with format for home events for PA announcers, sponsors announcements, upcoming activities and activities sponsored by organizations during games and matches.
• Implements and administers team rules and discipline policies not less restrictive than the general rules and policies of the University’s Athletic Program.
• Plans and implements training procedures for individual and team improvement while developing match schedules, practice schedules and travel accommodations as needed.
• Supports Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative in adhering and maintaining academic eligibility requirements.
• Supports the Athletic Trainer in managing athletes’ injuries and in administering the institution’s athletic drug testing policy.
• Supports Faculty in accomplishing the academic aims of the institution and ensuring the academic success of student-athletes.
• Assist the Athletic Director in activities surrounding community support through fundraisers for the basketball program which includes basketball camps to enhance community awareness within the sport.
• Maintains athletic facility in a manner to ensure well-being of athletes and viability of athletic competition.
• Reinforce the TAMUT culture by demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, a competitive spirit, and the importance of academics.
• Provide additional administrative support to the athletic director.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience at the NAIA, JC or NCAA level
• Knowledge of Hudl and or Synergy software
• Knowledge of NAIA, NCAA rules and regulations
•  Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices