Title: Assistant Coach Men's Basketball

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Inter-collegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $44,229

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington, an NCAA Division III institution located in historic and vibrant Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball. The Assistant Coach will assist in managing and directing the men's basketball program by performing responsible program building including but not limited to; planning, coaching, recruiting, assist in teaching PHYD 403, and administrative work assigned by Head Coach along with other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Work is performed under general supervision of the Head Coach and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned.
• Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the university, the Coast to Coast Conference and the NCAA.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.

Required Experience:

• Playing experience or collegiate team manager.
• 3+ years of collegiate coaching experience, assistant or head coaching.
• Recruiting experience.

Required Education:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university

Additional Considerations:

KSAs:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from UMW.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility.
• Ability to provide direct training and supervision as needed.
  

Experience:

• Previous experience in applying budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Previous experience running social media sites.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility.
• Experience using Synergy Sports Ware.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.