Posted: 08-Mar-23
Location: Terre Haute, Indiana
Type: Full Time
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an amazing opportunity for individuals excited and committed to lifelong learning as a Head Women’s Basketball Coach. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges Guide for over 20 years.
As our new Head Women’s Basketball Coach, you will recruit, build and maintain the women’s basketball program to provide a positive experience for student athletes while positively representing the Institute in terms of public relations and exposure. Through coaching student athletes you will prepare the team for HCAC and out of League competitions with a goal to be nationally competitive. You will be responsible for program compliance with the NCAA and HCAC rules operating within Institute and Sports specific policies. You will plan and direct team and player development and training, skills development in team practices and/or workouts and individual skill sessions as well as organize and execute team practice and conditioning sessions. You will evaluate athlete performances and make final decisions regarding participation in competitions, assess opposing team members and devise game strategies, supervise the activities of Assistant Coach(es), Graduate Assistant(s) and work in collaboration with the trainers and other staff (equipment, sports information, facilities) assigned to the team. As the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, you will identify, evaluate, and manage ongoing annual recruitment of prospective athletes by developing and finalizing the selection process, conducting official and unofficial visits, and evaluating high school, club, and collegiate sports programs, both National and International. An integral part of student success, you will support team and players to thrive academically, work to integrate athletes with Institutional and department services and act as spokesperson for the department as well as provide leadership to local and other initiatives. You will oversee and finalize scheduling and planning of strategic and extensive travel arrangements, which may include transporting athletes and/or equipment to away competitions. You will oversee programs allocated to large budgets ensuring that program expenses remain within budget limits and making recommendations to the Athletic Director for preferred purchases. Through continual communication and sharing information about the program, you will lead and support alumni and friends of the program and be responsible for fundraising and meeting established annual fundraising goals. As our Head Women’s Basketball Coach, you will be a role model, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship, conduct and values in support of the mission and vision of the Institute.
At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a sports related field and two to three years playing and/or coaching experience or a bachelor’s degree in a non-sports related field and four to five years playing and/or coaching experience. Qualified candidates will also have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR (motor vehicle report). In addition to these qualifications, preferred applicants will have a master’s degree and Division III coaching experience.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources at 812-877-8153 for questions. EEO/AA
