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Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Colgate University
paid time off
United States, New York, Hamilton
Apr 18, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Job Category Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer
Position Title Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Division Athletics
Department Women's Basketball
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $62,355 to $75,000
Professional Experience/ Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of collegiate coaching and/or operations experience (including comparable experiences as a student assistant)
  • Proven competitive success.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous collegiate playing experience and 2+ years of collegiate coaching experience

  • NCAA Division I experience as a player or coach
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting to academically selective institutions

Education
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
Certifications
A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Maintenance of current/up-to-date CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Offer Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.
Benefits
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.
Department Statement
Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win - to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.
Accountabilities
Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within women's basketball. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

  • adhering to Head Coach's philosophy
  • athletic instruction/coaching
  • program operations and administration as designated by the head coach


Responsible for oversight of all administrative operations regarding student-athlete development. These may include, but are not limited to:

  • Monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-being
  • Ensuring student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities

Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. Including but not limited to:

  • film breakdown
  • use of appropriate video-editing software
  • coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies
  • coordination of team film sessions
  • development of scouting reports

Responsible for overall team recruitment strategy.

  • Exercises independent judgment regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
  • Exercises independent judgment in determining which individuals to recruit
  • Exercises independent judgment in attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes
  • Monitors prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being
  • Develops and maintains relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies including:

  • NCAA
  • Patriot League
  • athletic department
  • university policies

Attendance at all required compliance educational meetings

Accurate, timely completion and submission of all recruiting logs

Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To include:

  • newsletters and communication with alumni
  • team promotion and marketing to all constituents
  • communication strategy within the university and local community

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when Head Coach is not present.

Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.

Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for program.

Responsible for hiring, oversight, and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. Assistant Coach has independent discretion on all hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2025S036Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
This position is schedule to work full time (37.5 hours per week) for 12 months. This includes weekdays, evenings, overnight, and occasional weekends
Job Open Date 04/18/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    Are you currently a Colgate employee?

    • Yes
    • No


  2. *
    Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

    • Yes
    • No



  3. Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Are you at least 18 years of age?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Please let us know how you heard about this position.

    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
    • Careerbuilders.com
    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
    • NCAA News
    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other



  6. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter


Optional Documents

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