Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Position Summary:
Direct and coordinate all activities relating to the Women’s Basketball program. This is a .75 FTE position.

Essential Functions:
1. Recruit quality Christian athletes and assistant coaches. Work to retain and graduate all athletes.
2. Recruit and maintain a roster of 18 or more.
3. Follow all Cascade Conference, NAIA, guidelines, policies, and expectations regarding eligibility and recruiting specific to women’s basketball.
4. Operate within established budget. Read, understand, and follow all rules and timelines applying to financial aid, scholarships, insurance, injuries, travel, transportation (vans), purchasing, and end of the year expectations.
5. Schedule and confirm all games, scrimmages, and referees, and submit to the Director of Athletics and the Director of Sports Information.
6. Schedule and plan all travel for games.
7. Report all required game information to the Director of Sport Information on a timely basis.
8. Report and follow up on all accidents and injuries with the athletic trainer. Take responsibility for insurance information and procedures until the athlete has completed all responsibilities.
9. Plan and supervise practices, coaching in a manner that will develop individual physical and character growth and develop team unity.
10. Responsible for having athletes model and demonstrate the five core values of the NAIA Champions of Character program (Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship).
11. Do everything possible to establish and maintain a Christ-centered environment.
12. Fundraise to help offset the women’s basketball budget.
13. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills”
MANDATORY:
1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Three to five years of experience in coaching and/or directing athletic programs or the equivalent.
3. Strong interpersonal and written and verbal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination.
5. Strong organizational and leadership skills.
6. Proven ability to communicate effectively, get along well with co-workers, and deal effectively and professionally with colleagues.
7. Current First Aid/CPR/Bloodbourne Pathogen/AED training, with acceptable verification thereof (or willingness to immediately obtain same).

PREFERRED:
1. Master’s degree in athletically oriented field or related field.
2. Five or more years of experience in coaching and/or directing athletic programs, or equivalent.
3. Proven quality organizational and leadership skills.
4. Proven interpersonal and written and verbal presentation skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
2. Some weekend/evening work is required.
3. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
4. Position works with strictly confidential information.
5. Requires work in outdoor weather conditions, including wet, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
6. Frequently required to be in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
7. May be exposed to loud noise levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The functions are usually performed while standing, but may involve some amount of time sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting (max 40 lbs.), walking, carrying, reaching, stretching, climbing, perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists and other movements. The abilities of seeing, hearing, and speaking are also required.

Compensation:
Based on education and experience, the compensation range starts at $30,000 to a median of $31,750 per year.

Lifestyle Standards:
Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of the Northwest University, as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Application Procedure:
Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University.
You may submit your package by mail or email.
Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
hr@northwestu.edu

Northwest University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Northwest University is an “At Will” employer.