Assistant Director of Women Basketball Operations / Player Development

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Assists the team with travel, practices, and supporting academic and player development initiatives. Coordinates and carries out recruiting efforts in collaboration with the coaching staff and prospective student-athletes for both on-campus and off-campus activities.Assist coaches with all on-court workouts, practices, etc

• Assist coaches with creation of skill development plans/film for players
• Assist coaches with opponent scouting report creation and implementation
• In charge of recruitment of male practice players
• Execute all necessary paperwork for male practice players and managers
• Works with the Head Coach and assistant coaches with the team travel; game day operations for the team at away and home games; community service opportunities and appearances as coordinated with student-athletes and the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development and Community Relations; pre-season/summer training (including meals, housing, etc). Coordinates activities for recruiting visits and works with the Compliance office to secure all admissions-related paperwork.

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Assists the team with travel, practices, and supporting academic and player development initiatives. Coordinates and carries out recruiting efforts in collaboration with the coaching staff and prospective student-athletes for both on-campus and off-campus activities.Assist coaches with all on-court workouts, practices, etc

• Assist coaches with creation of skill development plans/film for players
• Assist coaches with opponent scouting report creation and implementation
• In charge of recruitment of male practice players
• Execute all necessary paperwork for male practice players and managers
• Works with the Head Coach and assistant coaches with the team travel; game day operations for the team at away and home games; community service opportunities and appearances as coordinated with student-athletes and the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development and Community Relations; pre-season/summer training (including meals, housing, etc). Coordinates activities for recruiting visits and works with the Compliance office to secure all admissions-related paperwork.
• Develop strong working relationships with student-athletes that emphasize the value of education and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Oversees and ensures active participation of the Women¿s Basketball team in community service programs.
• Edits game film into point of attack tapes, updates of FIU film library on a daily basis, assists the assistant coaches in gathering of high school film, provides daily updated film list to the assistant coaches.
• Edits all practice and game film and creates season highlights to design video used for recruiting purposes within NCAA rules.
• Represents the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on behalf of Women's Basketball at professional meetings, alumni events community service functions and other events as necessary.
• Maintains discretion when handling confidential information.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Coordinator, Women¿s Basketball Operations. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Assists in the logistic operations for official visits, game day operations, and giving campus tours to prospective student-athletes and their families
• May supervise lower level staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree; OR six (6) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Relevant experience may include working as a graduate assistant or formal intern in an athletic program.

Desired Qualifications

Previous work experience with a basketball team.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $40,000 - $45,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Driver's License Check

Fingerprinting Check

Expanded Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

_ FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu. _

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