Women's Head Basketball Coach

Title: Women's Head Basketball Coach

Agency: Patrick & Henry Community College

Location: Martinsville - 690

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $5,000 Stipend

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objectives:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Purpose of Position:

We are looking to employ an energetic and passionate Head Women’s Basketball Coach to provide instruction to students of Patrick & Henry Community College and lead them into competition in the NJCAA. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach’s responsibilities include evaluating students' performance, encourage the pursuit of Associate’s Degrees for your players, recruit and retain student-athletes, ensure that all basketball equipment is in good working order, and educating students on basketball strategies and good sportsmanship. You should also maintain a professional appearance at all times.

• Assisting students in developing and improving various basketball skills.
• Assessing students' basketball skills to determine areas in need of improvement.
• Coordinating NJCAA schedule
• Developing innovative ways to assist beginner or younger students in learning and remembering the rules of the game.
• Identifying the learning styles that work best for each student and adapting all coaching methods accordingly.
• Providing a secure and productive learning environment for students.
• Scheduling meetings with students' to discuss their progress.
• Traveling to students' basketball matches, competitions, and tournaments as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience working as a basketball coach or Instructor.
• Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques.
• The ability to motivate students.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• A passion for basketball.

• Meet with team for each practice session and home game and will travel with team to each away game
• Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations administered by the NJCAA which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Be compliant with any NJCAA policies, which are located at www.njcaa.org
• Represent P&HCC and P&HCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner
• Keep P&HCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use (cars, buses, vans)
• Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport
• Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director as appropriate
• Manage equipment inventory
• Maintain athletic facilities (ex: clean gym floor after basketball game or pick up trash from baseball field)
• If camps are conducted using the P&HCC name, brand, and resources, they are to be organized and communicated with Athletic Department Administration. Camps are required to follow Athletic Department Guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director
• Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Patrick & Henry Community College Student Handbook & Planner
• Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director
• Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support (such as required study halls, following up on attendance and/or minor disciplinary issues)