Women’s Basketball Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Women’s Basketball Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer

Position Title

Women’s Basketball Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Women's Basketball

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$51,960 to $58,350

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Previous collegiate playing, coaching and/or director of operations experience in the sport of basketball.

Proven competitive success.

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years of collegiate coaching and/or director of operations experience in the sport of basketball.

Previous experience (playing or working) at an

NCAA

Division I institution.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree

AND

two (2) years of experience in sport operations or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.

Bachelor’s degree

AND

2 – 5 years of experience in Division I sport operations is preferred.

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

The director of operations/assistant coach is responsible for the 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 head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.

Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.

Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions

Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decision within approved fiscal year budget

Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospect student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.

Work collaboratively with executive team members on the execution of game competition contracts, both home and away games.

Serve as sport liaison with the Athletics Administration for personnel and payroll issues.

Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.

Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program.

Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records,

NLI

forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.

This position will also serve as the women’s basketball program’s fourth assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Game tape exchange (Synergy);

Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being;

Execute scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation (e.g. film breakdown, use of appropriate video-editing software, etc.);

Maintain appropriate

NCAA

/institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;

Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and

Other duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA

Patriot League

Athletic Department; and

University Policies.

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 | 2025S035Posting | | Temporary | No | | Work Schedule |
This is a 10 month position with 12 months of benefits.

Anticipated 2 months when employee is not working:
- 2 weeks following end of season in March
- 4 weeks during the month of May
- First 2 weeks of August | | 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.

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   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
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   • Other

6. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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