Assistant Coach and Director of Operations, Women's Basketball

Youngstown State University•Youngstown, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, and evaluating for the team during transition of vacant coaching positions; assists with administrative tasks related to the program. Supervises and manages personnel; interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations; trains and orients new employees; monitors and evaluates job performance; monitors and approves employee leave requests; ensures compliance with university policies and procedures; receives employee complaints and attempts to resolve the issue; assigns and issues lower level corrective action in accordance with university policies and procedures; receives and adjusts and/or responds to grievances; investigates and effectively recommends more severe discipline action as warranted. Assumes responsibility for the oversight of the administrative operations of the program; coordinates team travel, game day operations, practice security, field set-up, and video exchange; serves as liaison to various campus departments; serves as liaison to pro scouts; assists in youth camp management; evaluates and implements equipment and facility needs. Implements coaching and teaching methods to develop student-athlete’s athletic skills and analyzes performance of student-athletes during times of transition in coaching staff; assists in the recruiting process including arrangement of meals and entertainment, arrangement of transportation, arrangement and conducting of tours, preparation and review of recruiting documentation. Assists with team marketing and promotional activities, attends promotional events, community activities, and fundraisers; prepares promotional materials for distribution; prepares and delivers speeches and presentations at local community groups, fundraisers, athlete events, etc.; coordinates summer jobs program and community outreach. Assumes responsibility for the oversight of the administrative operations of the program; coordinates team travel, game day operations, practice security, and court set-up; serves as liaison to campus departments as required; assists in youth camp management; evaluates and implements equipment and facility needs. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Abides by rules and regulations of NCAA, conference, and university. Videotapes practices, games, and strength training sessions as directed. Manages equipment inventory and related duties as directed. Develops and manages strength training program as directed. Drives passenger vans as required. Assists with training new hires. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree
At least one year of coaching experience and/or experience playing basketball
A valid driver's license
Must be able to work flexible hours and travel extensively
CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Annual proficiency in NCAA Certification to Recruit
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of department/division goals and objectives
Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of English grammar and spelling
Knowledge of records management
Skill in organization
Skill in written and verbal communication
Skill in use of office equipment
Skill in typing, data entry
Skill in computer operation
Skill in use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division
Ability to exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to determine material and equipment needs
Ability to use proper research methods to gather data
Ability to understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
Ability to maintain records according to established procedures
Ability to effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions
Ability to train or instruct others
Ability to move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

Collegiate basketball coaching experience
Collegiate playing experience in Division I women’s basketball
Experience coordinating operations for a collegiate sports team

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages personnel; interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations; trains and orients new employees; monitors and evaluates job performance; monitors and approves employee leave requests; ensures compliance with university policies and procedures; receives employee complaints and attempts to resolve the issue; assigns and issues lower level corrective action in accordance with university policies and procedures; receives and adjusts and/or responds to grievances; investigates and effectively recommends more severe discipline action as warranted.
Assumes responsibility for the oversight of the administrative operations of the program; coordinates team travel, game day operations, practice security, field set-up, and video exchange; serves as liaison to various campus departments; serves as liaison to pro scouts; assists in youth camp management; evaluates and implements equipment and facility needs.
Implements coaching and teaching methods to develop student-athlete’s athletic skills and analyzes performance of student-athletes during times of transition in coaching staff; assists in the recruiting process including arrangement of meals and entertainment, arrangement of transportation, arrangement and conducting of tours, preparation and review of recruiting documentation.
Assists with team marketing and promotional activities, attends promotional events, community activities, and fundraisers; prepares promotional materials for distribution; prepares and delivers speeches and presentations at local community groups, fundraisers, athlete events, etc.; coordinates summer jobs program and community outreach.
Assumes responsibility for the oversight of the administrative operations of the program; coordinates team travel, game day operations, practice security, and court set-up; serves as liaison to campus departments as required; assists in youth camp management; evaluates and implements equipment and facility needs.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Abides by rules and regulations of NCAA, conference, and university.
Videotapes practices, games, and strength training sessions as directed.
Manages equipment inventory and related duties as directed.
Develops and manages strength training program as directed.
Drives passenger vans as required.
Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.