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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Old Westbury, NY

Posted:

Feb 25, 2026

Closes:

Mar 20, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

197537

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About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students.  Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations.  The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years. 

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students.  For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach Women's Basketball will develop, organize and administer all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Women's Soccer program. This is a ten (10) month, part-time position.   

Responsibilities include:  

• recruiting qualified student-athletes for a competitive team within the Skyline Conference,  
• coaching,  
• conducting and supervising all practice sessions and home/away contests,   
• assigning responsibilities to and supervising the Assistant Coach Women's Basketball and volunteer assistant coaches, 
• developing a comprehensive contest schedule,
• coordinating all team travel, 
• mentoring and monitoring athletic, academic and personal progress of student-athletes,
• coordinating fundraising and community service events for the Women's Basketball program, and
• performing related duties as required.

The Head Coach is responsible for compliance with Title IX, NCAA, Skyline Conference and SUNY Old Westbury rules and regulations.  The Head Coach along with his/her assistant will be the drivers of the passenger vans for all away team travel.  Participation required as necessary in SUNY Old Westbury and Athletic Department sponsored events such as Open House Admissions events and the annual Athletic awards dinner.  The successful candidate must have experience with multicultural student body populations. 

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students.  Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years' experience coaching basketball at the collegiate level with demonstrated success. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Title IX gender equity and regulations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven recruiting skills.
• Must have a commitment to student-athlete academic success and well-being. 
• Must have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. 
• Experience with multicultural student body populations.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• First Aid and CPR certifications.  

Additional Information:

Position Type:  Professional 

Official Budget Title:  Lecturer, 10 months 

Campus Title:  Head Coach Women's Basketball

Department:  Athletics 

FTE:  Part-time 

Negotiating Unit:  UUP 

Salary Grade:  NSA0 

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Comprehensive Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf 

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  March 20, 2026

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.

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