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THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND POSITION DESCRIPTION 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 Salary Range: $31,675 - $66,479 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The University of Rhode Island if an E-Verify employer. TITLE: Assistant Coach, Women's Rowing DIVISION: Student Development - (Athletics) REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Women's Rowing GRADE: Not Applicable SUPERVISES: Support staff BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the on-campus recruiting of student-athletes and the implementation of training programs for the Novice Program. Contribute to the overall administration of the Women's Rowing Program, including assisting with off-campus recruiting, team travel, and equipment maintenance, fundraising, and daily operations. Work with a team of coaches and foster a positive competitive environment for student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Rowing Coach. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruit on-campus student-athletes for the Novice Program. Implement training programs for the Novice Programs. Assist in the off-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Assist in equipment maintenance, team travel arrangements, and fundraising projects. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Upon appointment, must obtain NCAA rules certification certificate; CPR and first aid certificates. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is subject to both inside and outside work; adverse weather conditions/temperatures can be encountered. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree; competitive collegiate rowing experience and/or coaching experience in women's rowing; strong communication skills, and ability to work with diverse population; demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules with a commitment to adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional policies, rules, and regulations. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance. TO APPLY: Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 06-12-09 to:
Shelagh Donohoe, Search Chair An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The University of Rhode Island if an E-Verify employer.
TITLE: Associate Director, Athletic Programs DIVISION: Athletics REPORTS TO: Director, Athletics GRADE: 14 SUPERVISES: Professional staff, coaches, administrative, technical and clerical support staff BASIC FUNCTION: Under the Director of Athletics, serve as a member of the senior administrative team assisting the Director with the running of a Division I athletic's program; provide departmental leadership in the Director's absence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: For the relevant sports/programs, supervise and evaluate the coaches and programs, and make recommendations for retention and merit. Serve as a program administrator for rowing, women's swimming and diving, men's track and women's track, and men's and women's cross country. (Additional sports programs may be assigned or number of programs may be reduced.) Administer and monitor budgets for programs supervised. Serve as academic liaison with University College academic support counselors, and monitor the academic performance of student athletes. In conjunction with the Compliance Coordinator, monitor the ongoing NCAA Academic Progress Report (APR). Oversee the NCAA Champs Life Skills Program. Facilitate the Summer School funding allocation and appeals process. Responsible for reviewing and nominating student athletes for academic achievement awards, both within the University and externally. Oversee the Senior Awards Banquet, as well as other student academic award functions. In coordination with the Golf Committee, assist with the management of the annual WABC golf outing. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve on the University's Diversification Committee, the Learning Assessment Committee, and other committees as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree in physical education, sports management, or a related field; minimum of five years of experience in athletics administration, including experience such as athletics operations, fundraising, athletics academic affairs, media relations, marketing or as a head coach; demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff; strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and staff; excellent verbal and written communications skills; awareness of, and commitment to, NCAA standards, gender equity, and the statement of principles proposed in the Knight Commission Report; strong commitment to gender, racial and ethnic diversity. Preferred: Demonstrated administrative experience in athletics programming; demonstrative experience with budget management; experience in a Division I program through athletic participation and/or coaching experience. TO APPLY: Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 06-12-09 to:
Michael N. Laprey, Search Chair Salary Range: $53,877 - $115,341 An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The University of Rhode Island if an E-Verify employer. Please click here to visit the URI employment page for other opportunities available at the University
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