Head Coach, Women's Basketball

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Department of Athletics & Recreation, University of British Columbia Full time

JR13073 Head Coach, Women's Basketball

University of British Columbia

Athletics and Recreation

Full Time| Vancouver Campus

Job Summary
The Head Coach, Women's Basketball is responsible for the coaching, management and coordination of the Women's Basketball program.

The objectives are to provide opportunities for athletically talented basketball players and develop them to their fullest potential as student-athletes.

This position is responsible for operating under USPORTS operating bylaws, University policies, and philosophy and objectives of the Varsity Program and Athletic Department.


UBC is committed to supporting the best possible environments for working, learning and living where respect, civility, diversity, excellence and inclusion are valued.

The Head Coach, Women's Basketball reports to the Director of Athletics - Performance and Team Support. This role interacts with other departmental, faculty and on campus/off campus stakeholders.

Organizational Status


Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience.

The A&R Department has a team of approximately 125 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team.

It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 26 varsity teams, and 13 competitive clubs along with thousands of members of the UBC community.


Work Performed

  • Responsible for the coaching, management and coordination of the women's basketball program.
  • Responsible for the effective selection, leadership, mentorship and evaluation of assistant coaches and other team personnel.
  • Accountable for the development and delivery of an annual plan and a 5 year plan as required.
  • Responsible for the recruitment of highly skilled studentathletes.
  • In conjunction with the Assistant Coach, responsible for orienting studentathletes to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics & Recreation, Canada West and USPORTS.
  • Works with the Director, Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) in support of alumni relations and team fundraising initiatives.
  • Ensures participating studentathletes meet all necessary and required eligibility regulations as set out in the Canada West and USPORTS rules and regulations.
  • Works with the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support in competition scheduling and program development.
  • Fiscally responsible for preparing and managing all UBC varsity women's basketball budgets as directed by the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support
  • Performs administrative duties in conjunction with the Varsity administrative units in regards to travel arrangements, studentathlete financial awards, housing and eligibility requirements.
  • Encourages studentathletes to maintain and develop good academic standing and monitors and assists studentathletes with academic progress.
  • Works with the Senior Manager, Sports Medicine and Sport Science in delivery of related programs for the Varsity team.
  • Liaise with the Integrated Support team (S&C, Nutrition, Analytics, Physio) in support of delivery of Sport Science and Sport medicine programming.
  • Cooperates with Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations in conducting interviews and athlete information for media guides and website.
  • Working with the Director of DAE, Athletics and Recreation to support fundraising efforts and initiatives such as Big Block and Thunderbird Scholarship Breakfast.
  • Participation in provincial and national programs and community events is encouraged to enhance coaching ability and the overall program.
  • Know and abide by USPORTS and Canada West rules, regulations and ethical guidelines.
  • Attends department meetings and coach corner sessions, and participates in the management of the department as required.
  • Project a positive image of the studentathletes, program and the department.
  • Conducts academies and basketball spring/summer camps, as needed and where appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position represents the UBC Women's Basketball program, the students and the University. Incorrect decisions / judgment will directly affect the Department and UBC's reputation within the community at large.

Overall, the position must be managed with the utmost of integrity so as to positively impact not only the University and the alumni who are associated with the women's basketball program.

Works within broad mandates. Work is reviewed in terms of fulfillment of mandates and achievement of program goals.

Supervision Received


This position reports to the Director of Athletics, Performance and Team Support on a daily basis and is responsible to the Managing Director, Athletics and Recreation.

The supervisor gives guidance and direction to the position, but the execution of responsibilities is solely that of the incumbent.

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