Head Coach for Women's Basketball na Mitchell College

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for all aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.   This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, keeping him/her well-informed of all planning, organizing, and development of Mitchell College’s Women’s Basketball program.  In addition to coaching, the incumbent will be responsible for recruiting and administrative duties, in accordance with Mitchell College, GNAC and NCAA Division III regulations.  This position is also responsible for overseeing the fitness center. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Oversees the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential women’s basketball student-athletes
• Directs all aspects of the coaching of the program
  • Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate strength and conditioning, and practice sessions
  • Administrative duties related to active coaching
  • Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially
  • Monitors the academic progress of each women’s basketball student-athlete
• Directs all aspects of the management of the program
  • Fiscally responsible for all areas of the budget, including budget proposal, accounting and expenditure
  • Coordinates all travel arrangements for team trips
  • Recommends and oversees the purchase of new equipment, supplies, and uniforms
  • Oversee summer camps and team fundraising
  • With the Director of Athletics oversees the development of the competition schedule
• Represents the College at meetings
• Maintains a visible presence at department functions, College open houses and College events
• Is a visible, fully integrated member of the College community
• Oversee fitness center and maintenance equipment/staff the front desk with work-study
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including ancillary responsibilities like SAAC Advisor and Game MGT

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, MS degree preferred 
• Minimum of 2–3 years of coaching experience, preferably at the college level 
• Collegiate playing experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. 
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Current First Aid, CPR & AED certification

Key Skills / Knowledge:

• Standard computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Front Rush – is a required tool for all Head Coaches – they must maintain an active recruiting database, current roster and alumni database.

About the Institution

Founded in 1938, Mitchell College is a nonprofit four-year coeducational, residential college offering bachelor degrees and associate degrees. Mitchell developed its distinct educational approach over 85 years, blending a tradition of mentoring with an expertise in teaching diverse learning styles to create the innovative Mitchell Ability Model. Through a journey of self-discovery, learning adaptability, four-year career development, and mastery of essential abilities, students are challenged, supported and equipped for lifelong success. Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics and highly sought-after Living & Learning support programs including Thames at Mitchell College, the SAILS Program, and the renowned Bentsen Learning Center.

Institution’s EEO Statement

Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.