Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 18 hours ago(4/11/2024 3:14 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-7730

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 18 hours ago(4/11/2024 3:14 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-7730

# of Openings 4

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time

College Athletics

Department Women's Basketball

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Telework Eligible No

Overview

Utah State University (USU) is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional education and fostering a vibrant community. With a commitment to excellence in academics, research, and athletics, USU cultivates an environment where students can thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Utah State University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our Women’s Basketball program as an Assistant Coach. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying, recruiting, retaining, and developing talented student-athletes to contribute to the success of our program. The Assistant Coach must maintain discipline, conduct, and image standards for student-athletes, ensuring they represent USU with pride.

The Assistant Coach will work closely with the New Head Coach to implement strategies for a winning program as well as build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, boosters, and community members.

This position will also collaborate with the Head Coach to ensure compliance with NCAA policies and regulations, serve as a liaison within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and engage with the Cache Valley and Utah State University communities, as well as participate in activities beyond the Women’s Basketball program, contributing to the overall success and reputation of USU Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in all facets of the basketball program, including but not limited to on and off-campus recruiting, practice organization, and game planning.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the program's operations. Violation of conference or NCAA regulation, as well as those policies of the university, could create negative publicity and jeopardize the University in conference or NCAA standings. Violations by employees will be documented and dealt with on an individual basis and can be cause for dismissal.
• Manage assigned budget responsibly, including overseeing equipment purchases and travel expenses.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide support as needed to ensure their success in the classroom.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basketball coaching techniques and strategies, with the ability to develop athletes at every position.
• Uphold and promote a culture of integrity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct among staff, student-athletes, and representatives of athletic interests.
• Successfully complete the NCAA recruiting exam and adhere to all recruiting guidelines and regulations.
• Foster team cohesion and camaraderie through effective team-building activities and communication.
• Engage with the community and media to promote the basketball program and foster positive relationships both on and off-campus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in collegiate coaching.
• Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to Division I athletics.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the basketball season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years assistant coach at the Division I level preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic mission of the university and the academic success of student-athletes.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes, promoting character development and personal growth.
• Proficiency in basketball coaching techniques and strategies, with the ability to develop athletes at all skill levels.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 7/2023

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner,discrimination@usu.edu,Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael,titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,800-421-3481,OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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