Director of Skill Development

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Posting Number

S11998P

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Posting Number

S11998P

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Working Title

Director of Skill Development

Department

Athletics-Women's Basketball

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

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employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

04/24/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Athletics Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience with a Division I women’s basketball program. | | Position Summary |
Provides support to the head and assistant coaches in all areas related to player skill development as well as administrative duties. Manages video-related activities for the University of Georgia’s Women’s Basketball Operations, including the coordination, management, and video analysis of practice, and game clips for study, development and scout purposes. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations. Will work independently as well as collaboratively to support the competitive success of the team. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations. - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, customers, and the general public. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exist. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student athlete records and information. - Ability to travel. | | Physical Demands |
Stand and walk; operate a computer, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, travel, driving as needed to perform job duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Player Skill Development:

• Encourage methods and techniques to help guide student-athletes to utilize their full potential in their overall development
• Serves as weight room liaison in conjunction with the Women’s Basketball Athletic Trainer to help provide warm up motivations
• Provide student-athletes the opportunity to work together and excel on and off the court
• Participates in the production of videos for promotional, recruitment, and motivational use
• Video and analysis of practice, and game clips for study, development, and scout purposes
• Responsible for editing and clipping film as needed
• Coordinating scout team/scout players | | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Administrative & Basketball Gameday:

• Manage game day logistics and game day board, including picture of board and folder
• Gather and provide referee names
• Assist with pre-game warmups and shooting
• Breakdown of practice and game day film; post game content
• Assist with stats/charts in practice and games
• Create Player of the Game /Medals – quotes and board updates and oversee celebrity engagement
• Coordinating travel arrangements and ordering of food while travelling | | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Recruiting:

• Participates in activities related to on campus recruiting of prospective student-athletes, as well as off-campus recruiting as requested by the Head Coach
• Responsible for the organization and execution of official and unofficial visits to the University of Georgia including but not limited to: coordinating transportation – pick up and drop off van, golf carts, morning of travel orders.
• Coordinate player profiles for official visits
• Serves as Graduate Managers/Assistants liaison in conjunction with the Director of Player Development
• Ensures adherence to all SEC and NCAA policies and procedures Assist in all other areas as needed | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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