at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball Operations (4751)
Classification
Coach, Assistant
Position Number
00004751
Open Date
05/06/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
05/28/2024
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
1170
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niuhuskies.com
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Women's Basketball Operations. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. As Director of Women's Basketball Operations, this position manages the women's basketball program and is a vital part of assisting the Head Women's Basketball Coach adhere to Bylaw 11.1.1.1 Responsibility of the Head Coach by communicating, monitoring and documenting compliance matters that occur within the program with the head coach directly. As the gatekeeper to the women's basketball program, this position is required to be knowledgeable and have an understanding of the game of basketball and compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional requirements.
Position Summary
As Director for Women's Basketball Operations, this employee is responsible for directly leading and executing strategies, program procedures and policies as it relates to the NIU Women's Basketball program's daily operations.
This position is the direct contact to the department heads of Equipment Operations, Athletic Training, Academic Services and Sports Performance for all matters related to the football program including making executive decisions as it relates to the student-athlete experience and well-being within these areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NCAA Compliance - 25%
Makes executive decisions and executes plans of action for all aspects of the women's basketball program to include, but not limited to, the safety and conduct of the team;
Identify and analyze performance errors utilizing video tapes, game film and practice situations;
Utilize consistent and objective criteria in judging an athlete's ability from tape and give appropriate feedback;
Maintaining appropriate practice, recruiting, travel, and community engagement within NCAA compliance guidelines;
Executes NCAA and MAC required compliance paperwork related to roster management, recruiting and eligibility.
Solely responsible for the oversight and execution of visiting teams and official and unofficial recruiting visits.
Ensures NCAA, NIU, and MAC regulation and policy compliance by all coaches, staff, student athletes, and visiting teams.
Analyzes, develops, and submits for final approval within Athletic Department protocol and executes direct management of women's basketball operational budget to include decision making of all team travel as it relates to budget control and equity conformity.
Conducts contract negotiations and prepares financial sections of proposals for all team travel and.
Works cooperatively with Sport Administrator on issues requiring Administrative input or approvals based on standard operating procedures of the University or Athletic department.
Long Range Planning - 20%
Participates in the development and implementation of the women's basketball program and NIU Athletics departmental objectives and long-range planning to include Strategic Plan development, policies and procedures implementation and annual review thereof, and professional development of staff.
Provides comprehensive reports and detailed analyses for administrative use by the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate Athletics Director, and Head Coach and is responsible for reviewing and presenting reports as it pertains to the women's basketball program.
Administration - 15%
Assist in the administration of the entire sport program, as assigned; this position has specific responsibility to coordinate all non-conference scheduling for the women's basketball program, with specific emphasis of monitoring and managing the programs national and regional competitive... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
