Head Coach - Women's Basketball
EXPIRED

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

Posted Date: Apr 19, 2025

Expired Date: Apr 24, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    4+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head Coach - Women's Basketball. Seawolf Athletics is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), and competes in multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions. The Seawolf program features 13 teams competing at both the Division 1 and Division II levels.

This mission of Seawolf Athletics is to support the education mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage; protect and promote the safety, health, and wellness of our Student-Athletes; guide and support our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence; strive to provide honorable graduates and citizens; and are actively engaged in our Community.

Seawolf Athletics is based in the Alaska Airlines Center and the Avis Alaska Sports Complex. We are committed to building and supporting a welcoming division focused on assisting all Seawolf student-athletes in achieving their academic and athletic goals, preparing them for the workforce, and encouraging them to make positive contributions to the community after their time at UAA. For comprehensive information about Seawolf Athletics, visit www.GoSeawolves.com. For more details about the university, visit www.uaa.alaska.edu. To learn more about Anchorage, Alaska, visit www.anchorage.net.

As the Head Coach of the women's basketball program, you will oversee all aspects of the Seawolf NCAA Division II women’s basketball team. This includes ensuring the safety, health, wellness, and academic success of student-athletes while fostering a competitive and positive team environment. The Coach will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations; recruiting student-athletes committed to both academic and athletic excellence; monitoring academic progress and eligibility; managing the program’s budget; supporting the department’s mission and policies; and promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university.

To thrive in this position, the Coach must have a proven track record of coaching success at the Division 1 or II level, or equivalent experience, and have a passion to serve student-athletes for their health, safety, and wellness.

To be successful in this role, the Coach must possess strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and a communication style that reflects well-developed emotional intelligence when working with colleagues in a professional setting. A thorough understanding of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and conference rules and regulations is essential. The Coach’s coaching philosophy should align with the mission, vision, and values of Seawolf Athletics and UAA. Building professional, collaborative relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, and the broader community is vital. Experience in fundraising to support the women’s basketball program is also required. This role involves the supervision and mentoring of both staff and student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years relevant coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred

Preferred:
Extensive experience as a basketball coach, with a majority of the experience being at the Division II or Division I level.

Program Performance

GNAC Basketball (W) 2024–2025

University of Alaska Anchorage record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
University of Alaska Anchorage 16–2 28–5
Central Washington University 14–4 23–8
Montana State University-Billings 14–4 25–8
Western Washington University 12–6 18–11
Northwest Nazarene University 10–8 16–12
Saint Martin's University 9–9 18–12
Simon Fraser University 7–11 14–13
Western Oregon University 5–13 9–17
Seattle Pacific University 2–16 8–23
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1–17 6–20
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2024-2025

Ryan McCarthy

Departing

Shaina Afoa

Departing
16–2 28–5
2023-2024

Ryan McCarthy

2022-2023

Ryan McCarthy

18–10
2021-2022

Ryan McCarthy

12–4 20–7
2020-2021

Ryan McCarthy

2–0
2019-2020

Ryan McCarthy

19–1 31–2
2018-2019

Ryan McCarthy

19–1

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