Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for a Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The individual will be responsible for the total operation of the women’s basketball program including, but not limited to: recruiting, managing the team, budget management, scheduling, fund raising, equipment control, game/practice management, development of a service learning/engagement project for student-athletes, academic monitoring, mentoring assistant coach, and other duties normally associated with being the head coach of an intercollegiate women’s basketball program or as assigned. Additional expectations of this position may include game administration duties, and some departmental and campus committee work/involvement.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), previous intercollegiate women’s basketball coaching and recruiting experience (preferably at a D-III institution), and a valid driver’s license. Applicants should demonstrate success as an energetic recruiter and positive role model for women. Candidates must be able to develop and motivate Division III student-athletes; have a strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes; knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, HCAC, and institutional rules and regulations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and strong leadership skills.
This is a full-time, 12-month position with an anticipated start date no later than June 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Send cover letter, complete resume and four references with contact information electronically to: employment@defiance.edu.
Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus is located on 150 acres in a residential area in the city of Defiance in Northwest Ohio. The College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in education and business, sponsors 16 intercollegiate athletic teams, and has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. Defiance is a college where students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate, and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences. Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and learning dimensions for all students and is home to the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a unique research program serving as a focal point for teaching, service, scholarship, and action to improve the human condition. Defiance College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of faculty, staff, and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
