Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Title: Head Coach - Women's Basketball

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Portsmouth - 740

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Stipend: $10,000

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Tidewater Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Women's Basketball Head Coach. The ideal candidate will have a background in coaching, player development, and recruitment, with a commitment to fostering a positive and competitive environment. This position is responsible for the overall direction and administration of the college's women's basketball program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive basketball program that aligns with the college's mission and goals.
• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and games.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who demonstrate both athletic and academic potential.
• Schedule practices and competitive matches.
• Manage the basketball program budget and resources effectively.
• Plan and manage team travel and equipment needs.
• Monitor and support the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal and social growth.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations as outlined by the college, Region 10, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
• Represent the college at conferences, meetings, and community events.
• Assist the college in the positive promotion of TCC Athletics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience coaching basketball at the collegiate or high school level or playing basketball at the collegiate level.
• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a 12 or 15-passenger van.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Organized person with solid communication skills.
• Understanding of a community college campus environment and how to effectively work with students, faculty, and staff.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.