Assistant Coach & Scouting Specialist (Coaching Assistant)

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Position Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting athletic programs and enhancing team performance? As the Assistant Coach & Scouting Specialist for the San Diego State University Athletic Department, you will play a crucial role in the operational and coaching aspects of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Athletic Director, People and Culture, you will be responsible for a variety of operational administrative, technical, and analytical duties of limited to moderate complexity. You will coordinate the preparation and operation of daily practices, including practice plans and post-practice reviews. Additionally, you will prepare coaches with data for player meetings, breakdown practice and game film, and help prepare scouting reports. Your role will also involve managing selected game day duties for both home and away games and building relationships to benefit NIL programming and the alumni database.

Key Responsibilities:

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Position Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting athletic programs and enhancing team performance? As the Assistant Coach & Scouting Specialist for the San Diego State University Athletic Department, you will play a crucial role in the operational and coaching aspects of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Athletic Director, People and Culture, you will be responsible for a variety of operational administrative, technical, and analytical duties of limited to moderate complexity. You will coordinate the preparation and operation of daily practices, including practice plans and post-practice reviews. Additionally, you will prepare coaches with data for player meetings, breakdown practice and game film, and help prepare scouting reports. Your role will also involve managing selected game day duties for both home and away games and building relationships to benefit NIL programming and the alumni database.

Key Responsibilities:

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Recruitment of Student-Athletes:

Assist coaches with recruiting management, design and distribute recruiting materials, and assist in coordinating and organizing campus visits.

Practice Coordination:

Prepare and operate daily practices, including creating practice plans and conducting post-practice reviews.

Data Preparation:

Provide coaches with data for player meetings, including breakdowns of practice and game film.

Scouting Reports:

Assist in the preparation of scouting reports to enhance team performance.

Game Day Management:

Manage selected game day duties as assigned by the coaches for both home and away games.

Relationship Building:

Build relationships to benefit NIL programming and the alumni database.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Environment:

Join a team dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every staff member can thrive.

Growth Opportunities:

Be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and encourages your professional development.

Impactful Work:

Play a vital role in supporting the operational and coaching aspects of a top-tier athletic program.

If you’re ready to contribute to a vibrant athletic community and support the success of our Women’s Basketball program, apply now!

Position Information:

This is a full-time, temporary position. The anticipated end date is one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of reappointment.

This appointment is for a 10/12 pay-plan position meaning the incumbent works 10 months per year and is paid over 12 months. The specific months off will be determined based on the hire date, pay plan requirements, and departmental needs.

Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.

For more information regarding the Athletics Women’s Basketball department, click here .

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Six months to two years basketball coaching experience.

Key Qualifications

Experience working in an athletics/sports office in an administrative support capacity.

Experience working in an NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Program.

Experience scheduling meetings and calendars.

Experience assisting with various events, including marketing events.

Working knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Synergy software, ARMS/Teamworks.

Ability to work evenings and weekends.

University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference and University rules, policies and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, they are required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of, any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Valid California driver’s license within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,507 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 7, 2024.

To receive full consideration, apply by November 6, 2024

. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu@sdsu.edu.

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