Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Division

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Women's Basketball

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$62,355 to $75,000

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of collegiate coaching and/or operations experience (including comparable experiences as a student assistant) 

Proven competitive success.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous collegiate playing experience and 2+ years of collegiate coaching experience

NCAA

Division I experience as a player or coach

Demonstrated experience recruiting to academically selective institutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Certifications

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Maintenance of current/up-to-date

CPR

and First Aid Certifications.

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the

NCAA

,

ECAC

, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of

NCAA

,

ECAC

or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any

NCAA

,

ECAC

or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant

NCAA

, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page .

Department Statement

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within women’s basketball. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy

athletic instruction/coaching

program operations and administration as designated by the head coach

Responsible for oversight of all administrative operations regarding student-athlete development. These may include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-being

Ensuring student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities

Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. Including but not limited to:

film breakdown

use of appropriate video-editing software

coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies

coordination of team film sessions

development of scouting reports

Responsible for overall team recruitment strategy.

Exercises independent judgment regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Exercises independent judgment in determining which individuals to recruit

Exercises independent judgment in attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes

Monitors prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being

Develops and maintains relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:

NCAA

Patriot League

athletic department

university policies

Attendance at all required compliance educational meetings

Accurate, timely completion and submission of all recruiting logs

Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To include:

newsletters and communication with alumni

team promotion and marketing to all constituents

communication strategy within the university and local community

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when Head Coach is not present.

Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.

Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for program.

Responsible for hiring, oversight, and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. Assistant Coach has independent discretion on all hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (

CSA

), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2025S036Posting | | Temporary | No | | Work Schedule |
This position is schedule to work full time (37.5 hours per week) for 12 months. This includes weekdays, evenings, overnight, and occasional weekends | | Job Open Date | 04/18/2025 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. | | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

   • Albany Times Union
   • Binghamton Press & Sun
   • BlackCoachesinSports
   • Careerbuilders.com
   • Cazenovia Republican
   • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Colgate Employee
   • Colgate Website
   • CoSIDA
   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
   • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-York Weekly
   • NACWA
   • naviGATE
   • NCAA News
   • Norwich Evening Sun
   • Oneida Daily Dispatch
   • Sherburne News
   • Studentaffairs.com
   • Syracuse Post Standard
   • Utica Observer Dispatch
   • Waterville Times
   • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
   • Other

6. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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