Job Details
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
Department: Women's Basketball
Time Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Modality: Full On Campus Presence
Union: Excluded
Job Description
Summary
The Director of Basketball Operations is responsible for assisting the coaching staff in various operational functions for a Division I Women’s Basketball Program. This position coordinates all operations of the American University Women’s Basketball Team in accordance with American University, NCAA, and Patriot League rules. The position is responsible for the coordination of all team travel, video/game film exchange, assisting with on campus recruiting events, office support, database management, coordinating facilities scheduling, supervision of student managers and practice players and performing game day non-coaching activities. The position also has the ability to engage in coaching activities.
Essential Functions
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Basketball program including but not limited to scheduling, coordinating team travel, managing team meals, and supporting the coaching staff administratively. Serve as a liaison to facilities, communications, the equipment room, and campus partners. Organize recruiting visits and operation of home contests.
- Recruit and supervise student managers and practice players.
- Assist the coaching staff in public relation duties in conjunction with broad-based athletic department activities for promotions and fundraising.
- Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises 1 - 2 student managers and practice players.
Competencies
- Serving Customers.
- Displaying Creativity.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Developing Plans.
- Supporting Coworkers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full-time.
- 28 hours per week.
Salary Range
$48,000.00 annually.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Organizational skills and computer literacy are required.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience as a coach/or collegiate student-athlete in Women’s Basketball is preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
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