DIRECTOR OF MEN'S BASKETBALL MENTAL PERFORMANCE

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DIRECTOR OF MEN'S BASKETBALL MENTAL PERFORMANCE

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237809

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DIRECTOR OF MEN'S BASKETBALL MENTAL PERFORMANCE

Req #:

Req #:

237809

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Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

08/13/2024

Closing Info:

Closes On 08/20/2024

Salary:

$10,416 - $11,250 per month

Other Compensation:

Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance

Shift:

First Shift

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.

The Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Men’s Basketball Mental Performance to join their team.

This position reports to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides support to the Men’s Basketball coaching staff and student-athletes. The position will have extensive involvement with coaches and student-athletes on a daily basis, both collectively and individually. The primary responsibilities will be to provide analysis and performance related data and insights to the Head Coach and assistant coaches about student-athletes and opponents.

30%:

• This position will collect and analyze extensive practice and game data to evaluate the mental performance strengths and weaknesses of basketball program student-athletes and opponents. Using independent judgment, identify, determine and break down specific practice and game content to identify style of play in order to develop and implement competitive strategies and game plans.

• Create a detailed description for style of play.

• Analyze and define coaching strategies implemented.

• Assist in assessing athletic performance and improvement.

• Provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress in the context of mental performance development, strengthening, and improvements.

• Assist coaching staff in maintaining an athlete management system to track progress and development of each student-athlete in the program as a basketball player, a student, and a high performing member of the community.

• Collect and track game statistics and metrics throughout the season and over the course of each student athlete’s career at the University of Washington.

• This position will be responsible to convey the analysis and results to the specific coaching staff on a daily basis and will need to have high level expertise with basketball specific terminology and strategies which will be applied through mental performance strategies.

This position has the following objectives as it relates to the development of the University of Washington Men’s Basketball mental performance program:

1. To develop greater focus and concentration, thus preserving attention during intense competition.

2. To teach the skills needed to be present to the process and mindful during performance events and everyday life.

3. To practice responding wisely to stress rather than reacting out of fear.

4. To develop resilience by learning how to be present and cope with emotionally difficult or physically painful experiences.

5. To recognize and shift from critical to compassionate inner self-talk.

30%:

• This position will work consistently with individual players in a one-on-one setting to teach mindfulness, awareness, and mental performance knowledge.

• This position may also teach meditation, mindfulness, awareness and mental performance knowledge in a group setting as needed.

• This position will not conduct and therapy or counseling activities and will work closely with the Student-Athlete Wellness Services Coordinator to identify student-athletes that may need further services as provided by our ICA Mental Health Team.

20%:

• Assist the coaching staff with recruit evaluations to determine program needs and potential recruits who could be high performers in the systems implemented by the coaching staff.

20%:

• Interface with the athletic department student facing areas to ensure student-athletes maximize their potential in all facets of their lives, on and off the court.

• Develop alumni relations in conjunction with the Tyee Club and community relations in the Seattle Community.

• Serve as a mentor to student-athletes in athletic, academic and personal affairs.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years of experience in playing or coaching college basketball, or analytics, or sport administration; or an equivalent combination of any of the listed experience, or related education and experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years of experience teaching mental performance skills in athletic settings.

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

• Strong initiative to solve problems.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of coaches, administration and student-athletes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of experience of either playing or coaching collegiate basketball experience preferred. Masters of psychology or similar study program preferred.

• Knowledge of NCAA/Conference rules.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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