Head Women's Basketball Coach

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk University in Boston seeks an interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach to lead a competitive D3 program. You will oversee daily operations, craft structured practices, and provide vision for athletic excellence within the NCAA framework.

The role emphasizes recruiting, team travel coordination, community outreach, alumni engagement, and fundraising. The successful candidate will balance on-court leadership with campus involvement and a commitment to developing student-athletes both

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Proven track record of success.
• 3–5 years of college coaching experience.
• Head coaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Division III rules.
• Ability to manage basketball budget and fundraising.
• Afternoon, night, weekend hours and travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball Program.
• Develop a vision and leadership for a competitive D3 program.
• Oversee daily operations and structured practice sessions.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes and manage enrollment goals.
• Coordinate team travel and budgets.
• Engage with community, alumni, and fundraising initiatives.
• Participate in campus service and broader Suffolk responsibilities.

Skills

Coaching

Budget management

Fundraising

NCAA rules knowledge

CPR/AED

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing all duties associated with running a competitive D3 Women’s Basketball program. Additional responsibilities within the Athletic Department and Division of Student Affairs will be a responsibility. This position is full-time and time-limited, beginning at the time of hire and continuing through June 30, 2027. Recruitment for the permanent, full-time position is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027. The individual selected for this interim role is encouraged to apply for the permanent position and will be considered through the standard recruitment process, if interested.

Primary Responsibilities

Serving as Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball Program.

Providing vision and leadership in the development of a competitive D3 basketball program.

Daily operation of the basketball program which requires the ability to demonstrate basketball related skills and develop a highly structured practice program.

The Head Women’s Basketball Coach works with and motivates student-athletes on and off the court to help them reach goals and maximize their potential.

Utilizes knowledge, rules and skills of women’s basketball, including NCAA rules and Division III philosophy when performing job responsibilities.

Develops a successful comprehensive recruiting philosophy and initiatives related to the recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes by meeting goals for student visits, securing applications, deposits and program enrollment that maintains a healthy roster.

Coordinates team travel.

Supports the success of the student athletes in the women’s basketball program by performing community outreach and alumni engagement initiatives.

Participates in fundraising initiatives for the Athletic Department and the women’s basketball program.

Serving as a member of the Student Services Division the Women’s Basketball Coach will have expectations of a broader campus involvement which may involve committees, events, and requirements outside of the Athletic Department.

Candidate should have a global view of their involvement in the Suffolk community.

Requirements / Qualifications (examples)

Bachelor’s degree required.

Proven track record of success.

3-5 years of successful college coaching experience.

Head Coaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge of NCAA and CNE rules and regulations.

Ability to effectively manage a basketball budget and fundraise.

This position requires afternoon, night, weekend hours combined with business hours and some moderate travel.

A valid driver’s license.

Certification in CPR, and AED.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $55,000. Salary Transparency Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted.

The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements.

The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.

About Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we have steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation. Here is a message from Suffolk University's President, Marisa Kelly.