Head Coach Women's Basketball

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of our NCAA Division II women's basketball program, including recruiting, coaching, player development, and administrative duties, all while adhering to NCAA and East Coast Conference regulations and fostering a positive environment for student athletes; contributes to the educational mission of the University by offering education, direction and instruction in the area of women's basketball.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletics team, the Head Coach - Women's Basketball will be responsible for the following:

• Provide leadership, organization and supervision for all team practices and competitions.
• Oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, graduate assistant coaches and volunteers in conjunction with the sport supervisor.
• Organize and implement a successful recruiting program that attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects, with a strong commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.
• Manage and award athletic scholarship funds in coordination with the vice president for athletics and the director of NCAA compliance, adhering to university, conference and NCAA guidelines.
• Conduct all aspects of the program in accordance with NCAA and conference rules, university policies and the department's policy manual.
• Promote an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among coaches and student-athletes.
• Prioritize student-athlete safety and welfare in all aspects of the program.
• Manage team operations within the parameters of the annual budget and review all budget requests and fiscal needs.
• Schedule team travel, practices and competitions in accordance with university policies, conference guidelines and NCAA bylaws.

• Monitor and review student-athlete eligibility to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations.
• Maintain positive and constructive relationships with university departments, including Admissions, Advancement, Business Office and Student Affairs.
• Participate in fundraising activities for the program in collaboration with the vice president for athletics.
• Represent the university at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activities, athletic events and civic affairs.
• Administer an effective community outreach program involving student-athletes to benefit the campus and surrounding communities.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee comprehensive camps and clinics to boost participation and engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni to promote a positive image of the program and university.
• Attend and participate in athletic department meetings and NCAA rules education sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree, master's preferred in related field is required with coaching experience.
• At least one-year of coaching experience in (sport) at an NCAA Division I, II, III institution.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of, and ability to articulate, a strong, current, practical knowledge of the sport of (sport).
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