Position Title:

Assistant Coach / Manager of Operations, Women's Basketball

Position Type:

Regular

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Position Title:

Assistant Coach / Manager of Operations, Women's Basketball

Position Type:

Regular

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Hiring Range:

$25.24 - $29.01 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, the Assistant Coach/Manager of Operations. Women’s Basketball is responsible for all aspects of running a Division I Women’s Basketball program including, but not limited to: day-to-day administrative operations, travel arrangements, liaison to department units and limited assistant coaching duties.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct day to day operations regarding the women’s basketball program. (15%)

• Supervise, train and evaluate student managers.

• Communicate with the members of the athletic department to ensure that the women’s basketball staff is up-to-date and aware of the latest information as needed.

• Responsible for communications with the compliance office. Compile countable hours’ time sheets and complete all necessary forms for official and unofficial visits and any additional forms as directed for NCAA compliance purposes.

• Determine practice times and notify appropriate parties.

• Direct the home and away ticket allocation procedure. Distribute and manage home and away ticket lists. Work with Athletic Department Ticket Office to manage ticket usage and distribution.

• Represent Head Coach in meetings when required.

• Coordinate competition schedule with appropriate parties.

2. Direct travel arrangements for the Women’s Basketball program. (10%)

• Evaluate travel options for the program and determine most efficient and effective travel for the program.

• Serve as point person for travel arrangements for the Women’s Basketball program.

• Determine the appropriate travel needs to ensure adequate preparation for each trip.

• Determine away practice times at opponent’s facility, pre and post competition locker room accommodations when required.

• Determine all team meals.

• Travel with the team when necessary to assist with transportation, arrange and prepare all meals as needed.

3. Fulfill NCAA allowed sport-specific tasks. (10%)

• Attend all trainings and home and away matches as directed by the head coach.

• Evening and weekend work required.

• Observe practices and games and track relevant statistics as directed by the head coach.

• Compile and present statistics to coaching staff as requested.

• Assist in supervising student managers and their responsibilities.

D. Serve as liaison between the Women’s Basketball Coach and the other administrative units. (10%)

• Work with the Athletic Department staff to liaison with the University housing office and dining services.

• Work with other administrative units on campus to effectively manage the operations of the Women’s Basketball program.

E. Direct equipment and facility operations. (10%)

• Work with Athletics Facilities Department to determine visiting team practice times. Greet visiting team at practice.

• Coordinate the cleaning and storage of team uniforms and equipment.

• Ordering necessary training equipment while working within the parameters of the designated budget.

• Take down and set up hoops, when appropriate.

• Supervise student managers

F. Fulfill general administrative tasks. (10%)

• Perform general administrative and/or clerical tasks at the direction of the Head Coach and coaching staff.

• Complete appropriate expense report for members of the coaching staff.

• Work with members of the Athletic Department to complete any routine forms or gather information as needed.

G. Liaison to department External Services Team. (10%)

• Maintain active communication with community constituencies.

• Assist development team directed women’s basketball fundraising, alumni or special events.

• Liaison to external team with any external outreach.

• Coach, organize and direct community men’s basketball clinics and camps.

• Assist the media relations staff with the scheduling and coordination of various media requests for the program.

• Assist the marketing staff with the scheduling and coordination marketing requests.

• Represent women’s basketball in external services season weekly meetings.

H. Display commitment to the academic success of student-athletes. (2%)

• Work cooperatively and effectively with Academic Support Services staff.

• Assist, and/or monitor study hall programs.

I. Abide by all Conference, Department and NCAA regulations and assist to ensure departmental compliance. (2%)

• Attend all compliance seminars and reviews.

• Maintain current CPR certifications.

J. Coaching Duties (15%)

• Assist Head Coach with on-court coaching during team practice, games, and individual and small group training.

• Assist Head Coach with on-campus recruiting only.

K. Other Duties as Assigned. (5%)

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

• Supervise, train and evaluate student managers.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Models the office culture guidelines of the Department of Athletics.

• Is aware of and abides by all NCAA, WCC and other applicable rules and regulations.

• Sets a positive example of behavior for students and the Santa Clara University community.

• Represents Santa Clara University in the community.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Skills

• Strong, positive written and oral communication skills.

2. Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

3. Years of Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of basketball experience at the collegiate or post-collegiate level (playing, coaching or other relevant basketball experience) preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years video editing experience preferred.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal

• Travel may be required for competitions.

• May be required to tour the campus with students.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment

• Athletic facilities

• Frequent events attended evenings and weekends.

EEO Statement

​ Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found athttps://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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