This position is responsible for all aspects of the Southeastern Community College NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball program including recruiting and supervision of student-athletes, coordinating and supervising practices, facilitating fundraising activities, overseeing travel, managing the budget, and handling the overall daily operations of the women’s basketball program.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time (261-day contract)
• Starting Salary: $40,000 annually
• Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • $50,000 life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid spring and holiday breaks
  • 15 days vacation
  • Participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement Plan

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will adhere to the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.

Essential Duties Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Embrace and promote Southeastern Community College’s mission, vision, values, and goals, and the comprehensive community college philosophy in accordance with Iowa Code regulations.
• Learn, apply, and model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by the strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, the Student Affairs Division, and the Athletic Department.
• Engage in continuous process improvement practices that support constructive change and lead to effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute to a positive team working environment.
• Apply ethical standards to work situations; make decisions aligned with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment.
• Develop and maintain a successful women’s basketball program within the SCC Athletic Department.
• Coordinate practices, recruitment, strength and conditioning, fundraising, and monitoring of student-athletes (academically and behaviorally).
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate.
• Collaborate with academic staff to ensure academic requirements are being met.
• Supervise SCC student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and throughout their SCC experience.
• Ensure compliance with all NJCAA and ICCAC rules and bylaws.
• Serve on college committees as directed, including recruitment and retention committees.
• Meet any women’s basketball team roster quotas as directed by the athletic director.
• Coordinate programming with local teams and the community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Collaborate with local individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop and sustain a fundraising and support organization for the Women’s Basketball program.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Manage budgets for the areas of responsibility.
• Assist in marketing and promoting athletic events.
• Contribute to EADA federal compliance reporting.
• Coordinate website upgrades and maintenance with the Sports Information Director.
• Assist with department-wide fundraising initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience coaching women’s basketball, with preference for college-level coaching and playing experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and the community, and to assist the athletic and student services departments
• Self-motivated, energetic, and creative with leadership, planning, fundraising, and public relations skills
• Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student-athlete academic endeavors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and integrity
• Budget management skills
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications: (Include specific preferred qualifications if needed)

Physical Demands: The Women’s Head Basketball Coach must have the ability and mobility to serve a rural area; travel is required. The individual must be able to work beyond a fixed schedule as work demands. Additionally, the individual in this position will actively promote a positive image for the college district.