Assistant Coach: Women's Basketball

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Department Intercolleg Athletics (YIA) Position Title Coordinator-PAC12 Md Asst COA Job Title Assistant Coach: Women's Basketball Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Coach: Women's Basketball. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

The purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in the organization, administration and promotion of all aspects of the Oregon State Women's Basketball program. Coaching includes instruction, academic supervision of the athletes, program management for the specific area assigned and preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Adhere to the policies set forth by direct supervisors, Head Coach and Athletic Director, as well as Oregon State University, the Pac12 Conference and The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

35% Coaching:

• Scout future opponents by film, watching games, and/or telephone reports, retrieve video tapes of future opponents and develop scouting reports on future opponents.

• Provide consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members.

• Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions, as directed, teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.

• Teach all aspects of basketball as requested; teach progressions and drills during daily practice time.

• Independently responsible for all in-game player personnel and strategic decisions.

• Be available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.

• Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student athletes and colleagues in alignment with the OSU Diversity Action Plan and Athletics specific diversity goals and expectations.

35% Recruitment:

• Negotiate scholarship offers to prospects and coordinate and oversee the recruitment of student-athletes.

• Prepare and distribute recruiting information and attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact. which requires travel, the maintaining of a current, valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Coordinate mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes; maintain computerized "master" recruit list.

• Make phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate.

• Plan campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

15% Supervision/Training Staff:

• Plan, assign and review work, establish goals for each position and assess performance through completion of evaluations; hire, train, promote employees; discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal; and address grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

• Supervise and assign responsibilities to team managers and other assistants.

10% Team Administration:

• Plan long and short-term team objectives under the leadership of the head coach.

• Establish and reinforce requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress.

• Coordinate recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions.

5% Campus/Community Communication:

• Interact with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members.

• Maintain effective and open communication with OSU faculty as necessary.

• Serve as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSU Athletics. Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student athletes.

• Assist in the formulation of team and department fund raising activities and promotional events.

• Coordinate community service and OSU athletics-to-school programs.

• Administer day to day operations and staff of summer athletic camps, as directed by the head coach.

• Participates in OSU sponsored Youth Programs (athletic camps). May interact with persons under 18 years of age in a one-on-one setting.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in field of choice.

• Successful D1 collegiate basketball playing experience

• Must be able to multi-task in a highly stressful environment.

• Experience providing leadership for a diverse group of employees and student athletes.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Professional Playing experience

• NCAA Division I Coaching Experience

• Experience Recruiting on the west coast

• Must be able to multi-task in a highly competitive/stressful environment

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Must travel extensively (recruiting).

• Must work evenings and weekends.

• Will occasionally work in Youth Programs unsupervised at times.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/101979

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08181UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/08/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/14/2024 Full Consideration Date 06/21/2024 Closing Date 06/28/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 06/21/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV; and

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Sara Elcano at sara.elcano@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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