Position Announcement: Head Women’s basketball Coach – Part-time
Great Bay Community College (GBCC) invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach to
begin recruitment of student athletes immediately and on court coaching duties to begin in the Fall of 2025. This is a part-time stipend position that reports to the Director of Athletics. GBCC Women’s basketball is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
The Women’s basketball program at GBCC plays both a fall and spring schedule that allows for a competitive
program. Duties include, but are not limited to: all aspects of coaching and administrating a
collegiate women’s basketball program; the successful recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes;
scheduling practices; assist with the oversight and management of women’s basketball facility; hiring and
supervision of assistant coaching staff; driving team vans; and assist with team fundraising initiatives.
Successful candidates should have a background as either a player or coach at the collegiate level
or demonstrated coaching experience at the high school level. Candidates with the ability to
recruit student athletes successfully and to lead in all facets of coaching a collegiate women’s basketball
program will be considered.
Great Bay Community College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Job Description
• Coach the Great Bay Community College women’s basketball team, providing guidance to players' academic and
athletic experience.
• Recruit student athletes to join the team to complete a full roster (18), which is necessary to
compete in the determined governing body each academic year.
• Determine student eligibility for participation.
• Monitor student athletes' academic progress, providing appropriate academic supervision to
ensure student success and completion of degree or certificate requirements.
• Assist in developing home and away participation schedules (out of conference schedule)
Additional General Duties
Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and policies outlined in the Great Bay Community
College Athletic Department Coaches Handbook as well as USCAA & YSCC by laws.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of
Women’s basketball coaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
• Attend scheduled athletic contests, attend professional conferences and required institutional
meetings, assist with game management as necessary and other duties as assigned.
• Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the
institution's continuous improvement cycle; includes participating in the college wide
accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core
theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
• Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of an Associate's Degree
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities,
or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with
or without the use of an interpreter.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers,
the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner.
3. Working knowledge of and a commitment to intercollegiate women’s basketball rules and regulations.
Demonstrated success in recruiting a full roster of athletes.
4. Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills
to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
6. Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including
travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work-days at other College
locations.
7. Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency in all position responsibilities
regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability,
nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status. Ability to work effectively and
sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities.
Please contact Brian Scott, Director of Student Engagement and Athletics if you need additional information at bscott@ccsnh.edu
For more information on GBCC Athletics visit our website at www.gogreatbay.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to
bscott@ccsnh.edu or mail to:
Great Bay Community College 320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801 Attention: Brian Scott, Director of Athletics
GBCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer & Educational Institution
