Asst Women's Basketball Coach

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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

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About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

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The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Teaching our student-athletes the intricacies of the game of basketball all the while preparing them for life after college. It is our goal for each member of our teams to become leaders in their community and productive members of society. With our teaching our athletes about time management, team work and leadership, we feel as though we fit well within the mission of this university.

Responsibilities

Coaching - 60%
Teaching our student-athletes the intricacies of the game of basketball all the while preparing them for life after college. It is our goal for each member of our teams to become leaders in their community and productive members of society. With our teaching our athletes about time management, team work and leadership, we feel as though we fit will within the mission of this university. -60%

Recruitment - 25%
Recruitment of quality Prospective Student Athletes who meet (first) the mission of the university and (second) will contribute to our athletic program being as successful as possible within the Peach Belt Conference and the NCAA. Ability to successfully pass the NCAA recruiting test administered annually. -25%

Supervision - 10%
Provide phenomenal academic support for student- athletes; monitor grades and attendance; provide and supervise study sessions; provide tutors for student-athletes as needed or requested. -10%

Other - 5%
Other duties as described by the Athletic Director. This person will assist in fundraising activities as well as community engagement and the engagement of the remainder of campus. This person may serve as game manager for sports other than women's basketball.
Person will serve a game manager (sports outside of women's basketball). Help build community support for all of our programs as well as helping to bring the remainder of campus closer to athletics. -5%

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Required Experience
One year collegiate coaching experience or having played at least one year of professional basketball

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
This person needs the ability to communicate effectively with both the student-athletes and the academic side of the university as we strive to provide the best possible academic experience for all of our student-athletes.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to the recruitment of prospective student athletes. Understanding of the Georgia College mission as well as our entrance requirements. Recruit quality athletes who are also quality students; insure that athletes will achieve GPAs
comparable to or greater than the University average; insure that athletes graduate at a rate comparable to or greater than the University average. Thorough knowledge of the game is imperative.

SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This person must have strong leadership skills that student-athletes will want to follow. Communication skills a must; Leadership abilities are of the utmost importance.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 athttps://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 athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening

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