Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Kishwaukee College; Malta (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Coach to lead its intercollegiate basketball team. This role involves on-court coaching, recruiting, and maintaining team statistics while fostering an environment of academic and athletic excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to mentoring young athletes and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. With a focus on leadership and organizational skills, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of student-athletes. If you are ready to inspire and guide the next generation of athletes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as a college or high school varsity coach.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-court coaching, teaching, and instruction.
• Primary role in recruiting student-athletes to Basketball program.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgment

Ability to motivate athletes

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Head Coach provides leadership and management to produce a quality intercollegiate team that represents a commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Perform on-court coaching and instruction. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Recruiting
2. Scouting
3. Maintaining statistics
4. Game scheduling
5. Travel arrangements
6. Academic monitoring
7. Equipment purchasing
8. Exercising good judgment and independent decision making in budgeting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, leadership skills, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability and commitment to recruit, instruct and motivate college student athletes.
• A positive role model for young adults.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College Athletics core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and have a good driving record.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as a college or high school varsity coach.
• Experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of collegiate coaching desired.
• Recent experience with club coaching and/or recent connections with surrounding club teams.

Physical Demands

• Position requires moderate physical activity/individual dexterity to demonstrate basketball skills.
• Position may be required to lift 25 pounds on infrequent occasions.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours per Week: 29

Weeks per Year: 52

Budgeted Hours per Year: 750 (150 remaining in FY25)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 04/09/2025

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary: Internal Posting for Position, College Website

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

• Perform on-court coaching, teaching and instruction.
• Primary role in recruiting student-athletes to Basketball program.
• Maintain team and individual statistics, report scores to media.
• Supervise Assistant Coach and/or Volunteer Assistant Coaches as hired.
• Help to maintain College equipment.
• Adhere to sport budget, including travel, supply, contractual and printing accounts.
• Travel and drive to all contests.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Coordinate fundraising for the program and deposit monies as received.
• Athletic coaches are Campus Security Authorities per the Jeane Clery Handbook, required to undergo annual training for reporting specific criminal offenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.