State of Wisconsin

Head Women's Basketball Coach

State of Wisconsin$79K — $82K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 2-5 years of collegiate coaching experience.
  • Proven ability to develop a collegiate basketball program.
  • Experience in recruiting, player development, and fostering team culture.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and student-athlete academic success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of the women's basketball program.
  • Establish and maintain a student-centered approach aligned with institutional values.
  • Build relationships with alumni and community stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and Title IX requirements.
  • Manage operational aspects including budgeting and administration.

Benefits

  • Evening and weekend work as part of the job requirements.
  • Travel for recruiting and competitive events, both in-state and out-of-state.
  • Opportunity for active engagement with campus and community initiatives.
Full Job Description
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Position Title:
Head Women's Basketball Coach

Job Category:
Limited

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Coach

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh invites applications for the position of Head Women's Basketball Coach to lead the women's basketball program within a comprehensive NCAA Division III athletics environment. This position is responsible for all aspects of program development, competitive success, student-athlete experience, and integration within the broader mission of the university and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

The Head Coach will establish a sustainable, student-centered program aligned with institutional values, NCAA regulations, and Title IX compliance while building meaningful connections with alumni, campus partners, and the regional men's basketball community.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Key Competencies
  • Strategic program builder with long-term vision.
  • Relationship-driven leader capable of uniting campus and external stakeholders.
  • Strong communicator and collaborator across diverse constituencies.
  • Commitment to inclusive excellence and student-athlete well-being.
  • Operational discipline in budgeting, compliance, and administration.

Work Environment & Expectations
  • Evening and weekend work required.
  • In state and out of state travel for recruiting and competition.
  • Active engagement in campus, conference, and community initiatives.


Department:

Athletics

Compensation:

$79,000- $82,500

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of collegiate coaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a collegiate basketball program.
  • Proven evidence of success in recruiting, player development, and team culture building.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and student-athlete academic success


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Head coaching experience at the collegiate level.
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Proven record of program development and sustained competitive success.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging alumni and building community partnerships.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a university and athletics department environment.


How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on June 28, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at [redacted] or [redacted]

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Wisconsin.Gov, its official website, offers citizens with access to information related to the state’s online services, governmental departments, budgets and spending, jobs and employee resources, constitution, agency directory, courts and the law, elected officials, education and learning, housing, taxes, economic development and small business, business portal, Web Access Management System (WAMS), and more. The site is operated from Madison, Wisconsin.

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