Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Position Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for basketball and developing student-athletes both on and off the court? Join us in shaping the future of our women’s basketball program! The Women’s Basketball Head Coach is responsible for all duties normally associated with the successful delivery and co-ordination of an inter-university basketball program, including, but not restricted to:

Develop & lead a robust recruiting strategy

Recruit and lead high performing assistant coaches

Work collaboratively with Athlete Health & Performance team – including Athletic Therapy, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Wellness

Lead the technical, tactical and psychological development of student-athletes’ athletic growth and performance

Support the student-athletes academic growth & success through to graduation

Lead with a champions mindset founded in the Varsity Sport vision, mission and values

Manage administration of a successful U SPORTS women’s basketball program

Work collaboratively with University Advancement & Development to drive revenue generation and philanthropic giving to enhance the women’s basketball budget

Strategic budget & fundraising management

Collaboratively maintain and develop alumni engagement

Maintain and develop community pathways for the enhancement of the women’s hockey program – i.e. camps, youth & community engagement

Maintain high ethical standards of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship expected of all coaches of Varsity Sports Teams

Ability to comply with University, U SPORTS and Canada West rules and regulations

In addition to coaching duties, there is an expectation to contribute to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies strategic plan through committee work and additional administrative roles as deemed appropriate.

Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

Why Join Us?At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:

Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!

Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.

Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

Join us and lead with a champion’s mindset in building an exceptional basketball program!

Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:

Minimum undergraduate degree;

Minimum five years coaching (head or assistant) experience at a college/university/pro or other elite levels.

Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Completion of National Coaching Certification Program Competition – High Performance (Competition – Development would be accepted if registered in High Performance or near completion of High Performance) or equivalent, is required;

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:

Evidence of sufficient expertise and experience to deliver a women’s basketball program to high performance student-athletes including the development of a program of recruitment and retention;

Demonstrated ability to act as an ambassador in the sport and basketball community;

Strong communication, organizational, administrative, leadership and computer skills;

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, critical thinking/problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Experience in developing and implementing fundraising initiatives designed to enhance the delivery of the basketball program is an asset