Summary Description: The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is a part-time position reporting to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for program administration with a strong focus on recruitment and training.  This position requires organizational, spiritual, relational and athletic leadership and compliance to University policy as well as the Conference, Region, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Develops, implements, and administers a recruitment plan for student athletes.
• Responsible for retention of student athletes.
• Organizes and conducts practice sessions.
• Coordinates game, practice, and team travel schedules with Director of Athletics.
• Responsible for travel reservations of vehicles, lodging, and food service.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrates good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Upholds Cascade Collegiate Conference and NAIA rules in a framework of good ethical conduct; follows team/department disciplinary policies.
• Responsible for working with Assistant Athletic Director on game management issues.
• Purchases and records team equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for inventory of University-owned equipment and uniforms.
• Works with Sports Information Director for media releases and recommends athletic awards.
• Works with Director of Athletics on eligibility and compliance issues.
• Responsible for reporting possible NAIA violations directly to the Athletic Director.
• Works closely with Athletic Training office for the ongoing care of student- athletes.
• Monitors the academic progress of the student-athlete.
• Follows departmental and university policies in regard to budget administration, expenditures, and fund raising.
• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities when appropriate.
• Exhibits commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in terms of human relations and human differences in the areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, disabilities, and sexual orientation.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required; Master degree preferred.
• Five years of coaching experience required preferably at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to travel 50-75% during the season.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems and initiate/implement projects independently. 
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
 
Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.
 
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject.  All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above.  Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.

Warner Pacific University’s Mission:  Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
 
Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application at https://warnerpacific.catsone.com/careers/1611-General Click “Apply Now” to complete the online application, and submit the following:
Application, Cover Letter and Resume

** NOTE: All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and completing all required paperwork.