The primary function of this position is to provide mentorship and instruction to student-athletes within the women’s basketball program as we seek to win an SCAC championship and represent Colorado College in the NCAA tournament.

Responsibilities

· Instruct student athletes in the proper execution of sport-specific techniques, strategies, and conditioning; provide education through practice and individual/small group workouts. Provide instruction in similar ways regarding leadership development and team building.

· Develop and maintain positive, professional and effective communication with student athletes. Meet with small groups of student-athletes and individual student-athletes on a regular basis.

· Utilize video and VOLLEYMETRICS for coaching, instruction, contest preparation, completion of scouting reports, offering game plan thoughts, and post-contest film review for both student athlete and staff development.

· Recruit highly qualified student-athletes to a competitive academic and athletic environment through phone calls, electronic communication, video conferences, personal visits, and attendance at recruiting events; identify prospects through the use of scouting, video evaluation, communicating with coaches, and other methods.

· Assist in travel coordination for team trips and recruiting trips.

· Assist in program fundraising, gear/supply design and ordering, alumni relations outreach, marketing and execution of camps/clinics, and development of community service projects.

· Promote the program through developing/maintaining a positive and consistent team social media presence.

· Serve as a game day event supervisor for select events for other programs.

· Abide by conference, NCAA, and Colorado College rules, regulations and bylaws. Be an active member of the AVCA. Engage in professional development annually.

· Actively support the college’s plan to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.

· Reinforce mental health as a priority for our student-athletes and be versed in departmental/campus resources.

· Serve as liaison for marketing and social media content and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution plus a minimum of three years playing/coaching experience at the college level; proficient in computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms; proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socio-economic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity; available to work evening and weekend hours and to travel extensively, often by airplane. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)