DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern State University seeks a Director of Women’s Basketball Operations to manage team travel, purchasing, scheduling, and on-court duties in line with NCAA policies. The role oversees student staff and supports recruiting and community engagement within the athletics department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and strong communications, organizational, and team collaboration skills to support the women’s basketball program at NSU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Able to work within a team environment.
• Have earlier experience with Women’s basketball at the collegiate level as a full-time employee, graduate student, or intern preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of team practice sessions and game planning as well as on court responsibilities permitted by current NCAA policy.
• Provide oversight of student coaches, student managers and volunteers.
• Executes all aspects of team travel, including meals, hotels, transportation, travel preparation, post trip requirements, travel reconciliations with the athletic business manager, etc.
• Executes all aspects of team purchasing including requisitions and purchase orders, receiving orders, and coordinating with NSU business affairs in all purchasing aspects.
• Stay abreast of and comply with NCAA, SLC, NSU, and University of LA rules and regulations.
• Administer summer camps as appropriate and oversee staff calendar and internal staff and team communication.
• Participate in community activities to promote your sport, department and university and cultivate potential donors.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team environment

Womens basketball experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Women's Basketball Operations.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [e-mail].

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail]. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email [e-mail]. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail].

• Bachelor’s degree needed; master’s degree preferred
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Able to work within a team environment
• Have earlier experience with Women’s basketball at the collegiate level as a full-time employee, graduate student, or intern preferred

Administrative

• Assists in preparation of team practice sessions and game planning as well as on court responsibilities permitted by current NCAA policy.
• Provides oversight of student coaches, student managers and volunteers.
• Executes all aspects of team travel, including, but not limited to, team meals, snacks, hotels, transportation, travel preparation (travel advance forms), post trip requirements, travel reconciliations to the athletic business manager, etc.
• Executes all aspects of team purchasing including requisitions and purchase orders, receiving all orders, and working with the athletic business office and NSU business affairs in all aspects of purchasing.
• Stay abreast of and comply with all NCAA, SLC, NSU, and University of LA rules and regulations.
• Administer summer camps as appropriate and has oversight of staff calendar and internal staff and team communication.
• Participate in community activities to promote your sport, department and/or university and identify and cultivate potential donators to the athletic department and university and develop positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Recruiting

• Assist the NSU admissions office in identifying and recruiting students who are outstanding academically or in extracurricular activities other than athletics.