Head Women's Basketball Coach

Warren Wilson College seeks a Head Women's Basketball Coach who embraces our unique experiential learning curriculum, fully integrating academics, on-campus work, and community engagement. Rather than coaching in a vacuum, you will lead an intercollegiate program designed for student-athletes who are equally committed to competitive excellence, campus work, and social accountability. Responsible for all aspects of program operations—including tactical coaching, budgeting, scheduling, and evening/weekend game travel—the ideal candidate brings proven collegiate coaching and recruiting success, sharp organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring holistic student-athletes. If you are an educator-coach dedicated to building an inclusive, resilient team culture rooted in collective responsibility and community values, we invite you to lead the Owls. 

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the College and the responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to the role, the Progressive Promise ( and the mission of Warren Wilson College.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 11:59pm EDT, Sunday, June 21, 2026. All applications must be received electronically. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Two years of coaching or related experience, OR at least two years of playing collegiate basketball.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collegiate basketball.
• Proven ability to build relationships with prospective and current student-athletes, team-building skills focusing on communication and positive interactions.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively utilize Google Suite, recruiting platforms and student information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences. 
• Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or ability to obtain certifications upon hire.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of coaching or related athletic experience, including program development, recruiting, compliance, and collegiate coaching.
• Proven ability to recruit and coach student-athletes.

Position Summary

The primary areas of responsibility for this position include oversight and operation of the Women's Basketball Program including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and fundraising. The coach is expected to manage the women's intercollegiate basketball program in compliance with College and NCAA policies, incorporating Warren Wilson College's distinctive approach to education which intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching 

• Set a strategic direction for the Women's Basketball program that is in alignment with the departmental expectations and institutional goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the College's mission and the mission of the Athletic Department.
• Schedule intercollegiate contests. Considerations include Warren Wilson community events, travel time, budget, competition between like opponents, and realistic demands placed on student-athletes.
• Plan and implement a systematic recruiting program under the direction of the Athletic Director and Vice President for Enrollment Management, achieving recruiting goals/quotas.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are capable of academic, athletic, and social success in a competitive academic, athletic and work environment through visits, scouting, phone calls, correspondence, camps, and clinics to meet established roster goals.
• Promote a team culture conducive to academic and athletic excellence. 
• Create a high standard of athletic training, leadership, preparation, competition, exercise and skill development for all student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and College rules by athletes and supporting staff.

Program and Budget Management

• Organize and maintain all travel operations including scheduling, budgeting, driving and proper management of student-athletes. 
• Utilize recruiting software and maintain a database.
• Oversee and manage the team budget while being fiscally responsible.
• Manage preparation for collegiate basketball courts.
• Reconcile credit card statements, collects and submits all departmental check requests to the office of administration and finance. 
• Maintain and inventory all women's basketball college assets.
• Maintain appropriate office hours and files.

Communications and Collaboration

• Work effectively with student-athletes, staff, faculty and administrators through good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Represent the college in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
• Assist in building relations with WWC alumni.
• Maintain a professional appearance when representing the college.
• Establish a working and coaching presence in the athletic offices.
• Assist with game management and building operations as needed.
• Attend department meetings, home and away athletic events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our mission: Warren Wilson College's distinctive approach to education intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity. We empower graduates to pursue meaningful careers and lead purposeful lives dedicated to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.

We are committed to a culture of educational access and to ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. We seek and support an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a genuine interest in our innovative approach to education and focus on inclusive excellence, as well as a willingness to fully participate in the life of the College. We welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations.

Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.