Head Coach Women's Basketball

Chaminade University of Honolulu

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

1. Position Information

Title: Head Coach Women’s Basketball 

Division/Office: Athletics

Status: Part Time 

Nights, evenings, and/or weekend work may be required.

Travel may be required.

This position does not qualify for remote work.

Classification: Exempt

EAM:  III

1. Reporting Relationship(s)
   This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

1. Position Summary

Directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for Chaminade University's Women’s Basketball Program at practices, games, recruiting, team travel, public relations activities, and all phases of the program as needed or directed. 

Person will be required to become familiar with and adhere to Chaminade University policies, NCAA rules pertaining to institutional control and compliance, and the Pacific West Conference, and NCAA Division II philosophies. Person must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes the pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics.  

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching 50%

• Organizes and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition.  Must also cooperate and communicate with the Assistant Women’s Basketball coaches and athletic department staff concerning the same.
• Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the sports team (i.e., assistant coaches, team managers, defense, offense, or various individual positions).
• Coordinates all strategic aspects of the specific sports program.
• Pass the driving exam and be cleared by the University to drive the vans to practices, games in Hawaii, and on the road when the team travels.
• Monitor player development in athletics and academics.
• Monitor/evaluate the physical performance and health of athletes and maintain close communication with athletic trainers about them.
• Oversee strength and conditioning program for team members.
• Represent the University on all PacWest Conference sports coaches' teleconferences and related meetings. 
• Film breakdown and review with the coaching staff and student-athletes for game preparation and player development.
• Responsible for the overall management of the team and program, facilitating and planning team meetings, announcements, and schedules, and establishing clear lines of communication.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with the rules of NCAA Division II Requirements while implementing rules in all aspects of program management.
• Oversees purchase and maintenance of all team training equipment (i.e., balls, cones, nets, strength & conditioning equipment)

Recruiting 25%

• Evaluates and recruits student-athletes following NCAA rules and regulations through scouting, video evaluation, events, personal visits, and other electronic communication means.
• Coordinates with admissions and academic evaluator and academic advisor to assist student-athlete through academic requirements for enrollment and meeting academic progress towards a degree.
• Handle all communication aspects with recruits verbally and/or written within NCAA compliance rules. 
• Manage recruiting budget and athletic aid balance for athletic awards.
• Attend various ID camps, showcases, and other competitions where prospective student-athletes can be evaluated and assessed for recruitment.

Administrative Duties 20%

• Ensure that all compliance reports are completed thoroughly and on time – CARA reports, practice logs, recruiting logs, and input all on the Compliance Assistant program and other designated programs by the athletics department.  
• Complete proper paperwork for athletics (including expense reports, travel expenses, reimbursement reports).
• Attend all Chaminade athletic department meetings to include required monthly compliance continuing education sessions. 
• Obtains and maintains necessary and applicable NCAA and other coaching certifications
• Responsible for the team's equipment needs (uniforms, practice gear, balls, cones), managing the team's budget for the same, and arranging for design, purchase, and distribution of the same as needed.
• Continuously liaise and communicate with the Athletic Director, athletic department staff, PacWest Conference coaches, and others regarding scheduling games, training, and other matters relating to the team's training or match schedules.

Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor 5%

• Assist the Director of Athletics and Sports Information in community engagement projects for all sports programs, including clinics geared towards middle and elementary-age students. Work on community engagement activities to get these youngsters and their parents to attend Chaminade games, as many sports as feasible. Develop programs with officials to provide rules education programs for fans/students/supporters/families so that this base has a better understanding of the rules of the game. 
• Administrative representation at some athletic events to be scheduled with the Director of Athletics.
• Work with the Athletics department staff on the annual golf tournament.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive.  The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

1. Qualifications

Minimum Education:

1. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Prior collegiate coaching and playing experience required.
• A demonstrated commitment to integrity.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to manage, lead, and supervise staff and student-athletes.
• Computer proficiency, i.e., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teamworks, and ability to learn and use the University system software 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Must be able to traverse the campus, stoop, bend, climb stairs, and lift approximately 50 lbs. for equipment and merchandise. Must be physically able to travel within Hawaii and the US Mainland for required PacWest Conference matches.  Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

1. Other Requirements

• This is a part time, exempt position. Twenty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the NCAA-regulated practice and competition season, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal

1. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University.  Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution serving students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.

Salary : $27,000 - $28,787