Asst Women's Basketball Coach

About Us

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

 

This position is responsible for assisting in coaching the university¿s women¿s basketball program.

Responsibilities

 

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About Us

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

 

This position is responsible for assisting in coaching the university¿s women¿s basketball program.

Responsibilities

 

 

• Assists in planning and managing practices and game day activities. (40%)

• Recruits student athletes. (20%)

• Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes. (10%)

• Maintains equipment and supply inventory. (5%)

• Coordinates team travel. (10%)

 

• Performs a variety of related duties. (15%)

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements
Preferred Master¿s degree or Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.

Required Experience
Preferred student-athlete experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Documents to Attach

 

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.
Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.
Knowledge of basketball rules and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS
Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Conditions of Employment

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The Head Women¿s Basketball Coach assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

 

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include NCAA rules and regulations, Peach Belt Conference rules and regulations, Board of Regents policies and procedures, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

• The work consists of varied coaching duties. The variety of tasks to be overseen contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to assist in coaching the university¿s women¿s basketball program. Success in this position results in the successful provision of programming to university students.

 

CONTACTS

                                                                      

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, students, coaches form other institutions, referees, student athletes, business professionals, professional scouts, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in an office and in athletics facilities.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

None.

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