Head Women's Basketball Coach

Department

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Job Description

Position Introduction:

Vassar College invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty, benefit-eligible ten-month position. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will serve as the head coach in all aspects of a competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program including, but not limited to:

● Recruitment and retention of scholar-athletes 

● Budget management
● Game strategies and competitive coaching 

● On-court instruction for practices and games

● Player and team development 

● Fundraising and community service 

● Equipment management 

● Travel 

● Competitive scheduling 

● Alumni engagement 

● Engagement in the campus community

Additional duties in the department will be based on candidate interest and aptitude and could include teaching, facilities, student-athlete development, game management, SAAC, etc.

The head coach is also expected to adhere to all NCAA, Liberty League and Vassar rules and regulations. 

Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; coaching experience at the collegiate level, demonstrated interest in and commitment to student-athlete development and health and wellness. Certification in CPR, AED and First Aid is mandatory and can be obtained through Vassar College as needed. A valid driver’s license, official academic transcript(s) and the successful result of a background check are mandatory. 

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field; minimum of 3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level; demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence; experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations; experience with student-athlete leadership programming or other athletics administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as demonstrated success as an assistant or head coach at the collegiate level.

Vassar College athletics programs are conducted in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations of Vassar College, the NCAA and the Liberty League.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV

• Community impact statement highlighting current and/or future plans for coaching a diverse student-athlete population in a manner that inclusively promotes student-athlete success and learning.  (Additional information about the community impact statement can be found at:  https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/).

• Contact information for  three references (with phone numbers and email addresses)

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are asked to address materials to Michelle Walsh online at https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

 The annual base starting salary range for this full-time position is $60K to $75K. When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.