The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the women’s basketball program, including coaching, recruiting, program development, and student-athlete welfare. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Pitt-Bradford is a NCAA Division III institution and a founding member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).

Salary: $40,000 – $43,000/year (Ten-month a year paid over twelve months)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a competitive basketball program that emphasizes both athletic and academic excellence.
• Recruit high-quality student-athletes who are committed to the values of the university and the sport.
• Design and execute practice plans, game strategies, and skill development programs.
• Foster a positive team environment and uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
• Monitor and support the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
• Manage game-day operations and collaborate with athletic administration on scheduling and logistics.
• Oversee budget management, fundraising efforts, and community engagement related to the program.
• Represent the university and program at public events, conferences, and media engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level, with a proven track record of success in recruiting and player development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university administration, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents.
• Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match.
• Group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.

Please include Resume and Cover Letter in your submission. Strategy sample or portfolio strongly recommended

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for administering all aspects of the Women's Basketball program including coaching, promoting, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising assistants, monitoring academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes, and fulfilling other such duties as they arise and are assigned.

Physical Effort:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Commitment to Diversity: The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.