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.
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| 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.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
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| 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/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Apr 18, 2025