Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Head Coach of Women’s Basketball in the Athletics Department. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses.  Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Head Coach of Women's Basketball reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division III women's basketball program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). The Head Coach must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. The Head Coach is responsible for abiding by all conference, NCAA and department regulations and policies and for developing an inclusive program in which students learn, play and compete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the student-athlete recruitment efforts for the women's basketball program including traveling to high school and club games and tournaments, evaluating prospective players, and generating applications to the University. Responsible for annually recruiting a diverse incoming class of women's basketball student-athletes that contribute to the continuing success of the team and the university community at large. Estimated time spent: 25%

• Directs the daily training and practice schedule to prepare student-athletes to compete in the sport of women's basketball. Responsible for planning all in-season practice sessions and developing an off-season training schedule and program (in coordination with Strength and Conditioning staff). Directs all in-game coaching during home and away contests. Estimated time spent: 20%

• Provides appropriate and necessary guidance and advice to women's basketball student-athletes. Be familiar with the support services available at Brandeis University that can be utilized to assist students. Actively support the academic integrity of the University, keeping academics at the highest priority for the student-athlete. Communicate with the sports performance (athletic training/strength and conditioning) staff regarding student-athlete well-being. Estimated time spent: 15%

• Recruits, mentors and supervises a diverse staff of assistant coaches. Estimated time spent: 10%

• Coordinates practice times and team travel details with the department’s administrative staff. Propose, manage and monitor annual operating budget. Estimated time spent: 10%

• Participates in external relations activities on the sport, department and university levels. Plays an active role with the Alumni Association, Institutional Advancement and Friends of Brandeis Athletics for fundraising purposes. Estimated time spent: 10%

• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Estimated time spent: 10%

Education & Work Experience:

• B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of collegiate coaching experience required.

Additional Information:

• Valid driver’s license required. Must be qualified to be insured by the university.

• Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans. 

• CPR/AED certification required.  

• Operates in gymnasium, on courts, in pool and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs.

• General open office and campus environment.

• Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.

• Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.