DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct an effective basketball program including frequent and effective communication, creating and maintaining a positive and successful culture, and leading student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially. Develop a basketball program’s annual budget. Purchase equipment, supplies, and coaching materials to enhance the quality of the basketball program. Organize road trips to away contests including itineraries, transportation, hotel, and meal accommodations. Scheduling of all non-conference games. Oversee student eligibility requirements including class attendance, study hall sessions, and team GPA expectations. Recruit and retain student-athletes, obtaining annual roster expectations, in conjunction with the office of Enrollment Management. Interact with the campus and college community, as well as the community of Nevada, MO. Represent the college at American Midwest Conference (AMC) and National meetings as appropriate. Provide off-season and in-season strength and conditioning programs Direct the basketball staff in preparation and analyses of opponent teams; analyze game statistics tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly Assign and supervise the basketball staff in the recruitment of new student athletes and retention of current student athletes Participate in departmental fundraising and community service events. Assists with overseeing the athletic department web page and social media platforms, supervises game day game management staff and assists in compiling and distributing contest statistics for all team competitions to meet NAIA and AMC rules and regulations. Works closely with the Director of Athletics and the Sports Information Director to promote Cottey College Athletics. Responsible for running social media platforms for SMU athletics including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Assist in the coordination of on-campus and athletic events (games, invitationals, tournaments, etc.) Hire, train and schedule game-day staff (announcers, statisticians, scoreboard operators, clock operators, and video staff.) Work with the Sports Information Director to satisfy team and sports information needs for home and away games. Pursue this job in accordance with the mission and goals of the College, and within the rules and regulations established by the American Midwest Conference (AMC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess the knowledge of principles and practices of women's sports as they apply to a college setting.  This includes supervision, communication, time management, public relations, program planning, budget development, facility management, equipment management, office procedures, and business operations.

Skills in communication effective verbally and written, with a diverse range of audiences and settings.  This includes proper handling of emotional situations, word processing, computer skills, financial aptitude, and the ability to work well with internal and external constituents.

Possession of a valid Missouri motor vehicle operators license (Class E) and willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment if a college vehicle is unavailable.

Credentials and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Administration, or related fields from an accredited college or university

Three years’ experience in sports coaching, including working familiarity with the rules and regulations of NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA or High School.

Commitment to education of women a single-sex institution, and the advancement of women in a collegiate sports program