Position Details
| Position Title | Head Women’s Basketball Coach |
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| Advertised Salary | Salary to Commensurate with Qualifications |
| Posting Number | A0001410 |
| Location | Ferris State University – Big Rapids |
| Number of Positions Available | 1 |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Part-time/Full-time | Full-time |
| Position Type | Administrative |
| Summary of Position | Direct and coordinate the women’s basketball program to include recruiting, practice planning, student-athlete development, monitoring of student-athlete academic success, fund raising, budget management, and adherence to NCAA, GLIAC, and University policy and guidelines. |
| Posting Date | 04/10/2015 |
| Initial Application Review Date | 04/30/2015 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Bachelor’s degree. Transcript 2(Optional): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Master’s degree. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
Required Qualifications
| Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. |
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| Required Work Experience | Five years of effective coaching and recruiting at the collegiate or major high school level. Must exhibit sound leadership qualities with clear and effective communication skills both orally and written. Must have experience in recruiting, player development, and roster management. Applicable experience in fundraising or budget management, preferably both. |
| Required Licenses and Certifications |
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered | Masters degree. |
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Duties
Duties
| Duties | Exhibit strong leadership and professionalism in dealing with student-athletes, maintain integrity beyond reproach and foster a motiviating environment while operating a program with a high degree of discipline and accountability. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Oversight of daily practice planning, game preparation, recruiting and scholarship allocation. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Support and monitor player’s academic success and personal issues. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Represent Ferris State women’s basketball at; conference meetings, rules education seminars, community invlolvement activities, conferences and seminars related to athletics. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Marginal |
| Duties | Represent Ferris State women’s basketball at various conference and conventions and attending department meetings, rules education seminars and community involvement activities. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Marginal |
| Duties | Provide skill development and strength & conditioning for players. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Coordinate game scheduling and team travel. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Manage budget, expenditures, purchasing and scholarship allocation processes. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Coordinate fundraising, camps and revenue generating initiatives designed to balance annual budget. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Schedule and engage in public relations initiatives that create revenue and positive image for the university. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Maintain positive relations with Michigan high schools, as well as other high schools in Ferris State’s recruiting footprint. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
| Duties | Perform other administrative duties associated with the position or assigned by the Athletic Director. |
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| Essential/Marginal | Essential |
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Required Physical Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities
| Required Skills and Abilities | Must possess a strong desire to facilitate the academic and athletic needs of students. Strong business, fund raising, marketing and promotional skills and the ability to work with various support groups. Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA, GLIAC and University rules and excellent communications skills. |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- HigherEd Jobs web site
- MI-HERC web site
- Diversity Trio web site
- Diverse Jobs web site
- Pioneer
- Chronicle
- Grand Rapids Press Newspaper
- Cadillac Evening News Newspaper
- Morning Sun Newspaper
- Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Transcript 2