The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to provide opportunity to young people and develop leaders through a tradition of academic and athletic achievement in a progressive, inclusive environment of mutual respect.

Assist the head coach in the organization, administration and promotion of all aspects of the Oregon State Women’s Basketball program. Coaching includes instruction, academic supervision of the athletes, program management for the specific area assigned and preparation of recommendations to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Adhere to the policies set forth by direct supervisors, Head Coach and Athletic Director, as well as Oregon State University, the Pac12 Conference and The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

35% Recruitment:
Negotiate scholarship offers to prospects.
Coordinate and oversee the recruitment of student-athletes. Prepare and distribute recruiting information. Attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact. Coordinate mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes; maintain computerized “master” recruit list. Make phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate. Plan campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

15% Supervision/Training Staff:
Plan, assign and review work, establish goals for each position and assess performance through completion of evaluations; hire, train, promote employees; discipline or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal; and address grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary. Supervise and assign responsibilities to team managers and other assistants.

10% Team Administration:
Serve as event host for visiting team; meet visiting team upon arrival and assist them with directions and special needs. Plan long and short term team objectives under the leadership of the head coach. Establish and reinforce requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress. Coordinate recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions.

5% Campus/Community Communication:
Interact with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members. Maintain effective and open communication with OSU faculty as necessary. Serve as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSUAthletics. Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student athletes. Assist in the formulation of team and department fund raising activities and promotional events. Coordinate community service and OSU athletics-to-school programs. Administer day to day operations and staff of summer athletic camps, as directed by the head coach. Participates in OSU sponsored Youth Programs (athletic camps). May interact with persons under 18 years of age in a one-on-one setting.

Collegiate or elite coaching experience in the sport of basketball.

Must be able to multi-task in a highly stressful environment.

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every two (2) years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OSUStandard 576-056-0000 et seq.

NCAA or related collegiate basketball coaching experience preferred.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.