Director of Women's Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education seeks a dedicated Director of Women's Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach. This role involves coordinating the operational aspects of the Women's Basketball program, including budgeting, scheduling, and community engagement. The successful candidate will assist in coaching activities, manage travel logistics, and contribute to team development. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on student-athletes’ experiences. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a rewarding career in collegiate athletics.

Benefits

10% College contribution to 403(b) Retirement Plan

Condensed summer 4-day work week

Wellness programs

Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of experience in college athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational aspects of the Women's Basketball program.
• Assist with recruiting visits and community service events.
• Manage travel budget and logistics for the team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Customer Service Orientation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director of Women's Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach

Director of Women's Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach for the Women's Basketball program under the general supervision of the Head Coach. This position will coordinate the operational aspects of the Women's Basketball program by assisting with video operations; oversee the budget; coordinate scheduling; manage apparel and equipment; clinic coordination; schedule non-conference and tournament games, act as a liaison to conference and other departments within Holy Cross Athletics. The Director of Operations will compile team related stats; plan, coordinate, and execute year-long travel plans; handle the arrangement of team practice scheduling; coordinate team community service activities; and organize all aspects of recruiting visits. This individual will also assist in coaching activities and skill instruction. This person will also provide equipment support during away competitions.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for travel budget and ensuring travel expenses remain in budget. Produces all travel itineraries for away games.
• Scheduling and confirming travel practice requests
• Coordinates meals for games
• Oversee practice and game film production
• Assist with breakdown and statistical analyses
• Design graphics for communications , keep database current and help plan and coordinate recruiting visits
• Assist with fundraising including working with coaches and athletic development representative in planning, preparing and coordinating events
• Assist with team community service events including event scheduling, publicity, coordinating with team community service activities
• Designate assignments/game duties for practice and away games
• Coordinate team film exchange for both away and home games
• Manage employee schedule for team managers ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Assist with logistical aspects within the function of the program
• Point of contact for visiting teams
• Manages and plans team events and functions.
• Assists with organization of clinics
• Build effective partnerships with co-workers through freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Assist in coaching activities and skill instruction as directed by Head Coach
• Performance of all other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Coach
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one to two years of related experience in college athletics required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job responsibilities. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to background checks.

Core Competencies

• Experience in forecasting and analysis of risk metrics
• Work experience in higher education
• Flexibility
• Customer Service Oriented
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations and the ability to present risk findings and make recommendations in a clear, concise manner
• Proficient Problem Solving and Project Management Skills
• Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Additional information:

This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees.

The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

• Condensed summer 4-day work week

Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission ) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence . Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission ) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence . Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail] , or by calling 508-793-3957.