Head Coach - Women's Basketball

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Coach - Women's Basketball. Seawolf Athletics is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), and competes in multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions. The Seawolf program features 13 teams competing at both the Division 1 and Division II levels.

This mission of Seawolf Athletics is to support the education mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage; protect and promote the safety, health, and wellness of our Student-Athletes; guide and support our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence; strive to provide honorable graduates and citizens; and are actively engaged in our Community.

Seawolf Athletics is based in the Alaska Airlines Center and the Avis Alaska Sports Complex. We are committed to building and supporting a welcoming division focused on assisting all Seawolf student-athletes in achieving their academic and athletic goals, preparing them for the workforce, and encouraging them to make positive contributions to the community after their time at UAA. For comprehensive information about Seawolf Athletics, visit www.GoSeawolves.com. For more details about the university, visit www.uaa.alaska.edu. To learn more about Anchorage, Alaska, visit www.anchorage.net.

As the Head Coach of the women's basketball program, you will oversee all aspects of the Seawolf NCAA Division II women’s basketball team. This includes ensuring the safety, health, wellness, and academic success of student-athletes while fostering a competitive and positive team environment. The Coach will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations; recruiting student-athletes committed to both academic and athletic excellence; monitoring academic progress and eligibility; managing the program’s budget; supporting the department’s mission and policies; and promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university.

To thrive in this position, the Coach must have a proven track record of coaching success at the Division 1 or II level, or equivalent experience, and have a passion to serve student-athletes for their health, safety, and wellness.

To be successful in this role, the Coach must possess strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and a communication style that reflects well-developed emotional intelligence when working with colleagues in a professional setting. A thorough understanding of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and conference rules and regulations is essential. The Coach’s coaching philosophy should align with the mission, vision, and values of Seawolf Athletics and UAA. Building professional, collaborative relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, and the broader community is vital. Experience in fundraising to support the women’s basketball program is also required. This role involves the supervision and mentoring of both staff and student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years relevant coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred

Preferred:
Extensive experience as a basketball coach, with a majority of the experience being at the Division II or Division I level.

Additional requirements:

AED, CPR and First Aid certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date and/or before having contact/meeting with student-athletes, whichever date is sooner.

NCAA coaches certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date, or prior to any off-campus contact/evaluation of prospective student-athletes, or observation of countable athletically related activities (CARA), whichever date is sooner.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) certification, or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

Applicant must possess an unrestricted Alaska driver's license or be able to obtain an unrestricted Alaska driver's license within 60 days of accepting the job. In addition, the applicant must meet the University's safe driving criteria.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage.  This is a full-time, 12 month, term, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristin Warren, UAA HR Coordinator, at klwarren2@alaska.edu or (907) 786-1233.

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references with your application.

If a degree is disclosed, an official transcript showing the highest degree will be required upon offer.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.