Head Coach - Women’s Basketball

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 15
Compensation: $61,187 - $84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Athletics 
Reports to: Director of Athletics 
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SA015FTEHEC
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate Administrator

SUMMARY
The Head Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the women’s basketball program in compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) requirements, and the institutional policies of Kansas City Kansas Community College. This includes developing student-athletes' athletic performance, academic achievement, and personal growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Coaching and Player Development
    •Plan, organize, and execute practice sessions to develop players' technical, tactical, and physical skills.
    •Provide individualized coaching to enhance player performance and development.
    •Implement strategies and game plans for optimal team performance in intercollegiate competition.

Recruitment and Retention
    •Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in alignment with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC regulations.
    •Develop and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and 4-year college coaches to both recruit prospective student-athletes and successfully place them after graduation.
    •Guide incoming student athletes on the admissions, advising, and other onboarding processes.

Academic Support and Rules Compliance
    •Monitor and support student-athletes’ academic progress to ensure graduation and transfer success.
    •Understand and promote compliance with NJCAA, KJCCC, and KCKCC rules and regulations.
    •Educate student-athletes on rules, standards, and expectations for participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Program Operations
    •Develop and manage the annual budget for the Women’s Basketball program.
    •Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and planning for practices and competitions.
    •Collaborate with athletic administration personnel and other head coaches to ensure program success.
    •Collaborate with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach on facility maintenance, improvements, and 3rd rentals of the soccer field.
    •Effectively hire, train, lead, and develop the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to ensure program success.
 
Community Engagement and Leadership
    •Foster positive relationships with the campus community and local stakeholders.
    •Represent the Women's Basketball program and the institution at community events and recruiting activities.
    •Promote a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among student-athletes and staff.
    •Work closely with the Director of Athletics on long and short-term planning for the program.
    •Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    •Ability to lead a team toward a common goal by building trust, challenging, and supporting the student-athletes in the women’s basketball program.
    •Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written correspondence.
    •Ability to foster positive internal and external relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    •Bachelor’s Degree.
    •Two (2) years of head coaching experience at the high school or intercollegiate level 
    OR 
    •Five (5) years as a college assistant at a high school or intercollegiate level, which includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    •Master’s Degree in Sport Management, Coaching, or related field.
    •Demonstrated athletics success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
    •Demonstrated academic success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
    •Extensive recruiting experience.
    •College-level or above playing experience.
    •Professional playing experience will be considered instead of employment experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    •Physical ability to train athletes in the sport of soccer.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description is subject to revision as new duties and responsibilities are developed.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer