(Class Code: 0942) (NUNC)
University of
Rhode Island
Position Description
POSITION IS
LIMITED TO 6/30/2010 WITH EXTENSION CONTINGENT FUNDING.
TITLE: Coordinator, Basketball
Operations/Women’s Basketball
DIVISION: Student Affairs (Athletics)
REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
GRADE: 7
SUPERVISES: Student team managers
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist
with the organization and administration of the basketball program, including
the following: on-campus recruiting, practice, study table, conditioning,
public relations, academics, game-day and activities, team travel, and liaison
to sport administrator. Coordinate video
taping and tape exchange program.
Coordinate summer camp planning and activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist head coach with the on-campus duties related to
the recruitment of Division I athletes (i.e., call recruits, arrange meals, arrange
transportation for visits, conduct tours, prepare compliance documentation,
etc.)
Work
with assistant coaches on in-house life skills programming.
Oversee
student athlete player performance (i.e., supervise weight room, supervise
study hall, conduct orientation activities for freshmen, etc.).
Determine
best and most cost-effective methods for team travel, including flight
arrangements, hotel arrangements, team meals, and on-site transportation;
plan/arrange pre- or post-game meals for home games.
Oversee
the program’s travel budget, including preparation of cost projections for the
head coach.
Responsible for the filming of games and for tape
exchange policies.
Responsible
for the following: producing video highlights; video breakdown and editing; coordinating film/video
exchanges (including opponent video
exchanges); gathering coaches’ evaluations of game officials, etc.
Participate
in, where allowable by NCAA rules/regulations, team practice activities (e.g.,
run practice clock, perform managerial functions, etc.).
Assist
Head Coach with the coaching and/or administration of WBB camps or clinics.
Respond
to mail from alums and/or non-recruits, etc.
Recruit,
hire, schedule, and supervise and evaluate team managers.
Propose
practice and facility schedules to Assistant Athletic Director for Operations.
Liaison to visiting teams for practice and other
needs.
Liaison for team promotions and community service
initiatives.
Coordinate
team/individual appearances/community service with Sports Information and
Marketing departments.
Serve
as liaison to sport administrator.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply
with all NCAA, University and Atlantic 10 Conference policies and regulations.
Perform
other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printer; word processing, database management and
spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s
degree required. Experience with Division I athletics preferred. Ability to interpret University, NCAA, and
Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations and to communicate the interpretations
to others required. Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal,
organizational, communicative and leadership skills,
and the ability to coordinate and supervise support staff. Strong interpersonal skills and communication
skills, both oral and written, required. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance and NCAA
Rules Certificate.
TO APPLY:
Submit
(no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter
postmarked by 06-12-09 to:
Gregory D. Burke, Search Chair
Requisition # 12535
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881
Salary Range: $31,675 - $66,479
An Affirmative
Action/Equal
ALL
REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The