Head Coach-Women's Wheelchair Basketball

Position Summary

The Head Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Coach is responsible for the leadership and administration of the Lady Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, and program operations. The position promotes academic achievement, competitive excellence, and student-athlete success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Leadership and Coaching: Organize and conduct practices, competitions, film sessions, and team meetings.
  Determine and implement training plans and competitive strategies.
  Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
  Administer scholarship recommendations and roster management.
  Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success.
• Program Administration and Operations: Coordinate team travel, scheduling, equipment, apparel, and tournament participation.
  Manage program budgets and operational needs.
  Cook up camps, clinics, special events, volunteers, and interns.
  Maintain relationships with adaptive sports organizations and community partners.
• Fundraising and External Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and alumni.
  Participate in fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship activities.
  Promote the program through community outreach and public appearances.
• University and Professional Engagement: Develop academic and research partnerships.
  Participate in university committees and campus initiatives.
  Represent UTA Athletics and Adaptive Sports at professional and community events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of playing and/or coaching Wheelchair Basketball experience; any other combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
  Two (2) years’ experience with Head Coaching duties in Wheelchair Basketball.
  Demonstrated success in recruiting, program development, and mentoring student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of wheelchair basketball rules, strategies, and best practices.
  Knowledge of NWBA regulations and adaptive sports programming.
  Ability to recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes.
  Ability to effectively teach and motivate student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
  Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  Ability to build relationships with campus, community, and adaptive sports partners.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive student-athlete experience.

Benefits

The salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits are available and can be found here.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

To be hired for and continue to be employed in this position, you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.