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, coordinating and facilitating fundraising activities, overseeing travel, budget and the overall daily operations of the women’s basketball program.
This position is a full-time position (261-day contract) with an annual starting salary of $40,000. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement Plan.
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Learn and embrace Southeastern Community College’s mission, vision, values and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code regulations
Learn, apply and role-model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, the Student Affairs Division, and the Athletic Department, respectively
Embrace and actively engage in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive change, and lead to effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect and compassion
Apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment
Work within the SCC Athletic Department to develop and maintain a successful women’s basketball program
Coordinate practices, recruitment, strength and conditioning, fundraising, monitoring, and reporting of student-athletes (academically and behaviorally)
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate
Aid in working with academic staff to ensure academic requirements are being met
Supervise SCC student athletes during practices, games, travel, and in general, throughout their entire experience at SCC
Adhere to all NJCAA and ICCAC rules and bylaws to ensure compliance
Serve on college committees as directed (i.e. recruitment and retention committees) Responsible for meeting any women’s basketball team roster quota as directed by athletic director
Coordinate programming with local teams and community
Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy
Work cooperatively with area individuals, businesses and organizations to develop and sustain a fundraising and support organization for the Women’s Basketball program.
Supervision and assessment/evaluation of staff
Monitor and administer the budgets for the respective areas of responsibility
Assist in Marketing and Promotion of Athletic events
Assist with EADA federal compliance reporting
Coordinate continued website upgrades and maintenance with Sports Information Director.
Assist with department-wide fundraising initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience coaching women’s basketball required, with preference given to college level coaching and playing experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community, and to assist the athletic and student services departments in general
Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with leadership, planning, fund-raising, and public relations skills
Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student-athlete academic endeavors
Strong human relations and interpersonal oral & written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
Ability to administer and maintain budget expectations
Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
The Women’s Head Basketball Coach must have the ability and mobility to serve a rural area; travel is required. Individual must be able to work on a basis of “available as work demands” in addition to a fixed schedule. In addition, the individual in this position will actively promote a positive image for the college district.
Dedicated to lifelong learning, Southeastern Community College proudly supports all students who are ready to reach their career and educational goals.
It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact the Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dep...artment of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov