Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball program. This role involves coaching, recruitment, and program management, fostering an environment for student-athlete development while ensuring compliance with university and sports organization regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong coaching background, leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years coaching experience and a proven track record of success.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching and managing the women's basketball program.
• Accountable for recruiting skilled student-athletes.
• Develop and deliver annual and five-year plans for the program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Coaching Certification (NCCP Level II)

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried – Head Coach Job Title Head Coach, Women’s Basketball Department Athletics and Team Support | Athletics and Recreation Compensation Range See details below.

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date June 12, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jul 5, 2030

This is a 5 year term position

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball is responsible for the coaching, management and coordination of the Women's Basketball program. The objectives are to provide opportunities for athletically talented basketball players and develop them to their fullest potential as student-athletes. This position is responsible for operating under USPORTS operating bylaws, University policies, and philosophy and objectives of the Varsity Program and Athletic Department.

UBC is committed to supporting the best possible environments for working, learning and living where respect, civility, diversity, excellence and inclusion are valued. The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball reports to the Director of Athletics – Performance and Team Support. This role interacts with other departmental, faculty and on campus/off campus stakeholders.

Organizational Status
Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 125 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team. It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 26 varsity teams, and 13 competitive clubs along with thousands of members of the UBC community.

Work Performed

• Responsible for the coaching, management and coordination of the women's basketball program.

• Responsible for the effective selection, leadership, mentorship and evaluation of assistant coaches and other team personnel.

• Accountable for the development and delivery of an annual plan and a 5 year plan as required.

• Responsible for the recruitment of highly skilled student-athletes.

• In conjunction with the Assistant Coach, responsible for orienting student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics & Recreation, Canada West and USPORTS

• Works with the Director, Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) in support of alumni relations and team fundraising initiatives.

• Ensures participating student-athletes meet all necessary and required eligibility regulations as set out in the Canada West and USPORTS rules and regulations.

• Works with the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support in competition scheduling and program development.

• Fiscally responsible for preparing and managing all UBC varsity women’s basketball budgets as directed by the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support

• Performs administrative duties in conjunction with the Varsity administrative units in regards to travel arrangements, student-athlete financial awards, housing and eligibility requirements.

• Encourages student-athletes to maintain and develop good academic standing and monitors and assists student-athletes with academic progress.

• Works with the Senior Manager, Sports Medicine and Sport Science in delivery of related programs for the Varsity team.

• Liaise with the Integrated Support team (S&C, Nutrition, Analytics, Physio) in support of delivery of Sport Science and Sport medicine programming.

• Cooperates with Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations in conducting interviews and athlete information for media guides and website.

• Working with the Director of DAE, Athletics and Recreation to support fund-raising efforts and initiatives such as Big Block and Thunderbird Scholarship Breakfast.

• Participation in provincial and national programs and community events is encouraged to enhance coaching ability and the overall program.

• Know and abide by USPORTS and Canada West rules, regulations and ethical guidelines.

• Attends department meetings and coach corner sessions, and participates in the management of the department as required.

• Project a positive image of the student-athletes, program and the department.

• Conducts academies and basketball spring/summer camps, as needed and where appropriate.

• Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position represents the UBC Women’s Basketball program, the students and the University. Incorrect decisions / judgment will directly affect the Department and UBC's reputation within the community at large. Overall, the position must be managed with the utmost of integrity so as to positively impact not only the University and the alumni who are associated with the women’s basketball program. Works within broad mandates. Work is reviewed in terms of fulfillment of mandates and achievement of program goals.

Supervision Received
This position reports to the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support on a daily basis and is responsible to the Managing Director, Athletics and Recreation. The supervisor gives guidance and direction to the position, but the execution of responsibilities is solely that of the incumbent. The incumbent is expected to work independently as well as, with Athletic and Recreation department units in a collaborative and professional environment.

Supervision Given
Full and part-time assistant coaches, student-trainers and student-athletes.

Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum Coaching Certification: NCCP Level II, or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years coaching experience and a proven track record of success, preferably at the University or national level, or equivalent.

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to recruit.

• Proven track record, and a leadership style characterized by enthusiasm, integrity and discipline.

• Knowledge of academic system at the University.

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

• Strong organizational, administrative and computer skills an asset.

• A proven record of integrity, high principles, and demonstrated skill in developing / motivating student-athletes both academically and athletically.

• A pleasant personality together with a positive attitude is essential.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, get along and work well with members of the department, supervisors and other employees of the university.

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector Check.

Additional Assets

• NCCP Level III

• Master’s degree