Associate Head Coach, Women's Basketball

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 May 2024

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University Department of Athletics, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program.
We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders. Reporting to the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, the Associate Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will support the Women’s Basketball program by performing the following duties:
  • Serve as the deputy coach at all times, including times when the head coach is absent. The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will rely on the Associate Head Coach, Women’s Basketball to run practices, design and implement plays, and lead all position group coaches in their absence.
  • Responsible for assisting the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball with the management and administration of all activities related to women’s basketball, including direct supervision of on- and off-campus recruiting, training, and coaching.
  • Shares responsibility with the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball in establishing/enforcing team rules, and community service efforts.
  • Represents the Head Coach, Women’s Basketball at some meetings, fundraising functions, and alumni events.
  • Serves as mentor to assistant coaches and other support staff members.
  • Oversee all scouts of opponents, including the management of scheduling scouting duties for non-conference and in-conference competitions. Will provide oversight of other assistant coaches as they develop their scouting skills, including film breakdown, scouting note preparation, and team presentations.


The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant domestic travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 1 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Successful coaching or administrative experience at collegiate level.
  • Display the highest of ethical standards and a demonstrated ability to recruit highly qualified student-athletes.
  •  Collegiate playing experience in basketball is desirable, but not necessary. 
  • Experience in a highly competitive, high stress collegiate, professional, or Olympic level basketball is desirable.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation
Family Athletics
Sub-Family Coaching
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday, plus most nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Essential onsite
Telework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S013025
Job Open Date: 05/09/2024
Job Close Date: 05/12/2024
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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