Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

   

JOB TITLE

   

Head Coach, Women's Basketball

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the leadership, direction, and strategic oversight of Florida Polytechnic University’s intercollegiate women’s basketball program. This position ensures the program’s alignment with the mission, values, and policies of Florida Polytechnic University, the Sun Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The coach is charged with recruiting and retaining high-caliber student-athletes; fostering competitive, inclusive, and academically focused team culture; and managing all operational aspects of the program. Primary responsibilities include talent identification, skills development, supervision of assistant coaches, budget oversight, scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and game-day operations. This year’s round role also includes significant summer responsibilities, including camps, outreach programming, and continued recruitment initiatives, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

• Recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic potential, personal integrity, and competitive skill.

• Develop and implement practical training, practice, and conditioning programs to prepare student-athletes for high-level competition while prioritizing safety and sportsmanship.

• Manage the women's basketball program budget, including purchasing, team travel, equipment, and operational costs, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with university guidelines.

• Coordinate game schedules, practice times, and facility usage in collaboration with Athletics administration and campus partners.

• Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring all gear meets safety, performance, and branding standards.

• Lead game-day operations, including team preparation, in-game decision-making, fan engagement initiatives, and coordination of concessions and support staff.

• Ensure compliance with NAIA, Sun Conference, and institutional rules, including eligibility, training, recruiting, and reporting requirements.

• Promote a positive team culture that supports academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and personal well-being.

• Coordinate and manage summer camps and community outreach programs, strengthening relationships with prospective athletes, families, and external partners.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five (5) years of progressive and successful coaching experience.

• OR

• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Six (6) years of progressive coaching experience, including demonstrated success in recruiting, player development, and program administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Comprehensive understanding of basketball techniques, strategies, regulatio