Head Women's Basketball Coach / Academic Eligibility Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Lead. Inspire. Elevate. Become Viterbo's Next Head Women's Basketball Coach and Athletic Eligibility Coordinator

Viterbo University is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to serve as our Head Women's Basketball Coach and Athletic Eligibility Coordinator. This full-time, 12-month position offers a unique opportunity to champion excellence in both athletics and academics by empowering student-athletes to thrive on the court and in the classroom.

As Head Coach, you will lead a competitive women's basketball program grounded in integrity, teamwork, and the NAIA's "Champions of Character" values. You'll mentor student-athletes through dynamic practices, strategic competition, and meaningful community involvement.

As the Athletic Eligibility Coordinator, you'll serve as a vital bridge between athletics and academics by ensuring compliance, supporting student success, and guiding eligibility processes across all athletic programs. If you are a driven coach, skilled communicator, and dedicated advocate for student development, we invite you to apply to join the V-Hawk family and make a lasting impact.

Basketball Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for organizing and overseeing all aspects of the team and program.
2. Recruit high character, hard-working student-athletes to Viterbo University.
3. Plan practices, prepare team for competition, coordinate off-season training program.
4. Schedule competitions, coordinate travel, and manage budget.
5. Monitor and foster academic progress of student-athletes.
6. Coordinate team involvement with community outreach or service projects.
7. Generate booster club support and assist with departmental fundraisers.
8. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
9. Support and adhere to all institutional policies outlined in the employee handbook.
10. Teach and embrace the five core values of the NAIA's "Champions of Character" initiative.
11. Ensure that all program operations comply with Viterbo, CCAC and NAIA rules
12. Attend all required departmental, university, and conference meetings.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Academic Eligibility Responsibilities:

1. Serve as department liaison between the coaches, registrar, and faculty athletic representative.
2. Initiate the eligibility certification process for each team through completion.
3. Work closely with Academic Resource Center regarding student-athlete's academic progress.
4. Plan annual staff and student educational sessions regarding eligibility rules and standards.
5. Serve as department contact for student athletes and coaches regarding eligibility questions
6. Review and approve class change requests from student-athletes after certification.
7. Coordinate completion of all student releases, tracers, and transfer forms.
8. Collect and maintain official team rosters of all intercollegiate athletic teams.
9. Attend NAIA webinars, conferences and trainings as related to student-athlete eligibility.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Background in education, coaching or athletics administration desired. Experience as a successful high school or college coach preferred.
• Proven ability to teach skills and fundamentals of the game. Strong commitment to the academic achievement of student-athletes.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and respect for Viterbo's Mission and Values.
• A willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

To Apply: Complete Viterbo University on-line employment application and upload letter of interest, resume, and four professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Contact Barry Fried, Athletics Director at bjfried@viterbo.edu or 608.796.3812 with questions.

About Viterbo: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful rolling hills and bluffs, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

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