NEWPORT NEWS - The Apprentice School Department of Athletics has announced the position of Head Women's Basketball Coach is now open for applications.

The Head Women's Basketball Coach will be responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of the women's basketball program. The position's main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes; coach and develop a highly competitive women's basketball program in compliance with USCAA, New South Athletic Conference and The Apprentice School rules and regulations.

The job description is below. Interested applicants should submit the following to Jeff Egnot, Director of Athletics, at jeffrey.egnot@as.edu: 

1. Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities. (Cover Letter)
2. Detailed résumé of all coaching and related experience. (Résumé)
3. A list of three professional and personal references with names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. Letters of reference may be included, but are not required for consideration at this time. (References)

The application is open until February 3, 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

Recruiting

• Develop annual overall recruitment strategy and generate monthly recruiting reports.
• Meet or exceed annual recruitment goals established in collaboration with the Director of Athletics annually.
• Maintain or exceed optimal roster size annually.
• Build relationships with prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Establish and maintain recruiting data base utilizing athletic department recruiting software.
• Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes and their families utilizing various communication tools (e.g. phone calls, text, emails, etc.) on a regular basis to maintain interest.
• Utilize social media platforms in recruitment efforts consistent with USCAA rules.
• Work closely with Admissions and other campus offices to recruit outstanding student-athletes.
• Plan and coordinate prospective student-athlete visits to campus and off campus contacts with prospective student-athletes.
• Attend tournaments, showcases, observe team camps, visit high schools, attend practices and/or games of recruits on a regular basis.

Office Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise two assistant coaches.
• Support, monitor and track academic success and personal growth of each apprentice for the purposes that include retention and completion.
• Help orient student-athletes to the policies and regulations of The Apprentice School, the NSAC and USCAA.
• Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes.
• Prepare team competition and practice schedules..
• Prepare and operate a fiscally sound program with an annual balanced budget.
• Inventory, purchase, and maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Work with the Sports Information office to aid in the promotion of the team and The Apprentice School.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote and generate interest in the women's basketball program, athletic department and The Apprentice School.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Coordinate bus and van schedules, pre and post-game meals, lodging and overnight accommodations.
• Be a presence in the office and available to assist player needs.

Practice/Player Development & Game Day Responsibilities

• Develop a competitive program consistent with the athletic department vision.
• Effectively teach individual skills, team concepts, and competitive values.
• Prepare and execute practice and game plans.
• Breakdown drills providing individual player attention and training.
• Assist in designing off-season workouts for player improvement.
• Prepare game plans and scout future opponents.
• Perform post game duties including, but not limited to, arranging team meal(s), securing statistics and contacting the sports information office.

Other

• Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and mature conduct as the head coach of the program.
• Positively represent The Apprentice School to all on and off campus constituency groups, as well as in conference, regional, and national coaching associations.
• Develop annual fundraising and alumni outreach plan collaborating with the Director of Athletics.
• Be an active member of the athletic department of The Apprentice School by attending staff meetings, other athletic department activities, including supporting other athletic programs and being responsive to the needs of departmental support staff (administrative leadership, support staff, athletic trainer(s), etc.); and the institution (i.e. institutional committees, admissions events, faculty meetings).
• Assist athletic department as needed, including, but not limited to, game management duties and supervision.