Head Women's Basketball Coach/OSA/Fueling Station

Job Goal

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

General Job Summary

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for the recruitment, coaching, and well - being of the women’s basketball program and student athletes. The head coach also facilitates and supports the holistic needs of the students in the women’s basketball program, including academic support and overall physical and emotional well-being of the students.

The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday with weekends needed due to recruiting, practice and games.

The compensation is determined based on experience and will fall within the range of $66,521 to $96,381.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
  
  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, develop and retain student-athletes compatible with Kirkwood Community College’s mission and the specific goals of the women’s basketball program.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate all assistant coaches in their sport related responsibilities.
• Oversee athletic, academic and social development of basketball athletes.
• Understand and comply with all NJCAA and ICCAC rules, regulations and bylaws.
• Manage scheduling, team travel, fundraising, scholarship and operating budgets within the guidelines established by the Athletic Director.
• Maintain all required institutional, ICCAC and NJCAA records for all women’s basketball student-athletes.
• Coordinate and facilitate basketball camps.
• Participate in all Athletic Department meetings and fundraising events.
• Assist with OSA for home events.
• Coordinate Fueling Station for Student-Athletes
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Performance Expectations

• Willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, current students and their families.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and energetic individual with the ability to meet and deal effectively and courteously with others.
• Communicator who possesses strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to recruit high quality student athletes and are able to identify and address the needs of prospective students in recruitment and college search activities.
• Skilled at identifying and meeting the unique needs of each student and student-athletes in general, including assisting students in accessing academic, personal, and emotional support.
• Able to work efficiently, effectively, and independently in an environment with regular interruption.
• Committed to understanding diversity within and among equity-seeking populations and your attitude and decision-making reflect that understanding.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
  
  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in a sporting event setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Must have flexible hours to meet practice, game, and recruiting schedule.
  
  

Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations Required

This position requires a valid driver's license and participation in continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring. Your driving record will be verified initially and monitored on an ongoing basis as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations

• Master's Degree Preferred
  
  

3-5 years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.

Eeo/Aa Statement

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

Why Kirkwood

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.