Details

Posted: 31-Aug-25

Location: Denver, Colorado

Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Basketball

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Working at Regis University

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics for Finance & Administration, the head women’s basketball coach is responsible for leading the women’s basketball program as an intercollegiate sport at Regis University. The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of operating an NCAA Division II women’s basketball program within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics.

The head women’s basketball coach will guide and actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically, acquire a degree and represent Regis University with the highest integrity. The head coach directly supervises all assistant coaches, student-athletes, and managers. The head coach is also responsible for budget development and administration, recruitment of student-athletes, adherence to NCAA, Conference and RU regulations regarding recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, the scheduling of athletic practices and contests, and the establishment of effective media relations. The head coach will play a leading role in fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Coach and schedule games, practices, and conditioning: Responsible for the content and organization of the overall program (All offenses, defenses, fundamentals and techniques, game strategies, and knowledge of all aspects of the sport). Schedule non-conference games in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Athletics for Finance.

2) Recruit qualified student-athletes: Actively recruit student-athletes to meet RU’s philosophy and admission standards and enrollment goals.

3) Supervise all student-athletes: coordinate and plan a program of practices and competition, with a concern for the players’ health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation.

4) Monitor and balance the team budgets: Must provide input and work cooperatively with the Deputy Director of Athletics for Finance in budgeting for and requisitioning all goods and services needed and used in her/his sport program. This includes but is not limited to supplies, equipment, apparel, team travel, recruiting, etc. Each sport must operate within the University allotted budget for operating expenses and scholarships. Any expenses in excess of the team budgets must be covered by revenue generated dollars.

5) Monitor student-athlete’s academic performance: Responsible for monitoring the academic success of the student-athletes in her/his program. Each head coach should work cooperatively with Regis University faculty to support their student-athletes’ path to graduation;

6) Maintain facilities and equipment: Responsible for helping in maintaining the athletic facilities and ensuring that the appearance of the facilities is representative of the Regis University image. The Head Coach is responsible for purchasing equipment out of the men’s basketball budget in cooperation with their supervisor and/or their designee. She/he is responsible for maintaining and storing the equipment for their particular sport;

7) Hire and supervise a coaching staff: Responsible for hiring qualified support staff to assist in operating her/his sport program. Assistant coaches report directly to the head coach. Each staff member is expected to participate in Athletic Department and Regis University initiatives as determined by the Director of Athletics;

8) Promote the brand of the Athletic Department and Regis University: Continually strive to enhance the image of the Regis University Athletics Department and its programs through in-game conduct, inter-personal contacts with parents, visitors, University faculty/staff, and community citizens. Additionally, the head coach shall participate in Athletic Department and University sponsored events and initiatives;

9) Fundraise for the Athletic Department: Required to fully participate in department fundraising activities, fundraising events, University campaigns, and special project campaigns;

10) Service Learning: Responsible for promoting and organizing service projects for her/his team in accordance with the staff handbook. Additionally, it is the Head Coach’s responsibility to have her/his team participate in Athletic Department sponsored service projects;

11) Professional development: Must engage in professional development for self and basketball support staff. The head coach is responsible for keeping up with the current trends and developments as well as the implementation in order to perform duties more effectively. Additionally, the Head Coach must attend pertinent professional opportunities including but not limited to RMAC and NCAA meetings;

12) Create an atmosphere of compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures, governing the NCAA, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), and the athletic department. Supervise and ensure that all assistant coaches and any other employees/volunteers for whom you are administratively responsible comply with the aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work requires weekend and/or evening work. Local, regional, and/or national travel is required.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.

 

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of NCAA coaching experience.

Preference of 5+ years of experience.

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