Asst Women's Basketball Coach

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in coaching the university
¿ s women
¿ s basketball program.

Responsibilities

* Assists in planning and managing practices and game day activities. (40%)

* Instructs, coaches, and motivates players.

* Recruits student athletes. (20%)

* Attends high school games.

* Evaluates players.

* Communicates with coaches and players.

* Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes. (10%)

* Provides advice and support to struggling students.

* Monitors student athletes
¿ community service.

* Ensures compliance with eligibility requirements.

* Maintains equipment and supply inventory. (5%)

* Purchases program equipment.

* Submits requisitions for equipment purchases.

* Coordinates team travel. (10%)

* Reserves transportation for away games.

* Prepares expense reports and travel authorizations.

* Coordinates meals and hotels.

* Performs a variety of related duties. (15%)

* Possibility of head coach responsibilities of another collegiate sport.

* Possibility of instructing courses in the College of Education.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Preferred Master
¿ s degree or Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.

Required Experience

Preferred student-athlete experience.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver
¿ s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Documents to Attach

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.

Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.

Knowledge of basketball rules and procedures.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS

Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.

Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at  or by email at hr.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at  or support.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

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