Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics, an

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Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni, and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, the Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball will support the Men’s Basketball program by performing the following duties:

Assists Head Coach, Men’s Basketball in creating, promoting, and maintaining a culture of determination, commitment, and respect; including the development, implementation, and accountability of team standards.

Coaches student-athletes individually and in groups, and demonstrates game techniques; this may manage a designated skill development area or group of positions, as assigned by the Head Coach.

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics, an

NCAA

Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni, and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, the Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball will support the Men’s Basketball program by performing the following duties:

Assists Head Coach, Men’s Basketball in creating, promoting, and maintaining a culture of determination, commitment, and respect; including the development, implementation, and accountability of team standards.

Coaches student-athletes individually and in groups, and demonstrates game techniques; this may manage a designated skill development area or group of positions, as assigned by the Head Coach.

Develops, recommends, and teaches game strategy and position assignments; this position will provide on-court coaching during competition.

May manage on-campus recruitment by liaising with the Office of Athletics Compliance, Office of Admissions, and Office of Student Financial Assistance.

May manage or assist in managing on-campus recruitment of prospects and their families for all coaches.

Will not recruit off-campus unless designated by an exception regulated by the

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on minimal occurrences during the year.

Assists in promoting the academic, physical, mental, social, and personal development of the complete student-athletes, including consulting with the student-athlete, Academic Support Staff, Mental Health professionals, and other University administrators and support staff.

May manage or assist in budget management and team fundraising.

May manage or assist in managing scheduling, team travel logistics, or other administrative duties.

May be designated as the liaison with the marketing and social media personnel within the department.

May be designated as the liaison with the equipment manager.

Maintains knowledge and remains current regarding all appropriate

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, Atlantic 10 Conference, Department of Athletics and Recreation, and University compliance issues, policies, and procedures.

Works to develop a diverse and inclusive environment for the program and department.

Develops and maintains effective relationships and communications with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and the general public.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Outstanding communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Sports management experience preferred.

Working knowledge of videotape/editing equipment is desired.

Self-motivated, able to work independently, and be part of a team.

Experience with all social media platforms desired.

Experience editing photos and creating graphics for distribution is preferred.

Experience managing budgets is desired.

Experience coordinating team travel logistics desired.

Experience overseeing team managers, camp staff, and coaches is preferred.

Working knowledge of

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rules and regulations is preferred.

Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience.

Healthcare Benefits

https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Athletics | | Sub-Family | Coaching | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 2 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40+ | | Work Schedule: | Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Nights and weekends as necessary. | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | Essential onsite | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013131 | | Job Open Date: | 06/21/2024 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents