Job- Oglethorpe University Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Hal WilsonMarch 3, 2014
Oglethorpe University is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to serve as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of growing a competitive basketball program which competes in the Southern Athletic Association. The Head Coaches’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to: knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; budgeting; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive basketball program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the basketball program and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other job duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Director of Athletics.
A Bachelor’s degree is required and a minimum of three years coaching experience at the collegiate level.
This is a full-time position. The position offers an excellent benefit package, including employer paid health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement, tuition waivers and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience. Appointment date is July 1, 2014.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Becky Hall, Director of Athletics, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Rd N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319; or through email at bhall1@oglethorpe.edu.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal history background check. AA/EOE
Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a leading liberal arts and sciences university which enrolls 1,000 students representing 34 states and 28 countries. Oglethorpe has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges, Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges, and Princeton Review’s Best Southeastern College in its 2012 edition of The Best 376 Colleges. Oglethorpe is a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of America’s most selective liberal arts institutions. Since 2006, Oglethorpe has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to and achievement in community service. Oglethorpe is home to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and to Georgia Shakespeare, a professional theater-in-residence. OU competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association. Website: www.oglethorpe.edu. Athletics Website: gopetrels.com
Oglethorpe University is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to serve as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of growing a competitive basketball program which competes in the Southern Athletic Association. The Head Coaches’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to: knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; budgeting; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive basketball program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the basketball program and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other job duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Director of Athletics.