Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

Description

One of the world's leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, Milstein Family Tennis Center and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Women's Basketball Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Women's Basketball Coach.

Responsibilities

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Recruiting student-athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Assist in achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, mental, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities.
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in the pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling and fundraising.
• Responsible for teaching in the required Physical Education program.
• Promoting the success of gender and minority equity initiatives by engaging in related recruiting activities and programs.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Council of Ivy League Presidents, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department
• Performing duties as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid driver's license.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff, alumni and all constituents.
• Demonstrated success in coaching women's basketball, preferably at the NCAA Division I level or a comparable level (i.e. playing or working in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team, club team, or at the Olympic level)
• Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of NCAA college athletics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, or equivalent level education preferred.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.