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This is a 100% Contract position for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

The University of California San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball. UC San Diego, located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Metropolitan area, enrolls over 35,000 students, earned recognition as one of the world's premier research universities, and is ranked as one of the top-10 public universities in the nation. Triton Athletics has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence and sponsors 23 varsity sports. The UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program is a member of the Big West Conference, an NCAA Division I conference with 11 academically and athletically nationally proclaimed institutions.

Serve as Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball for the NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics program. This is a vital position within the Athletics program and has a 12-month contract with full benefits. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University. UC San Diego has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence. The Assistant Coach must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a competitive Women's Basketball program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes and also strives for athletic excellence. Assist Head Coach in all of the following: recruiting, organizing and conducting practices, preparation of scouting reports, conditioning programs, utilize video tagging software, competitive and fundraising events. Assist with administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, budgets, inventory, coordination of team, professional & recruit travel and team equipment purchases. Prepare statistical analysis and reports. Assist with coordinating contest, event and tournament management, and with recruitment of student-athletes, and basic knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA regulations. The incumbent is responsible for conducting all activities in compliance with NCAA, Big West and UC San Diego rules and regulations.

The incumbent will follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University.

* Work schedule will be arranged with Head Coach, but often includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

• A Bachelor's Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, as well as to understand the needs of students balancing the requirements of academics and athletics.

• Recruiting experience at a DI or DII level with student-athletes that are at a high-academic and high-athletic level.

• Demonstrated ability to teach specified sport to individuals and the team as a whole.Ability to follow work schedule as outlined by Head Coach and department. Strong proven knowledge of sound principles and rules governing specified sport. Personal experience with specified sport.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and instructing camps of specified sport.Proven ability to use all athletic equipment and computer software programs needed to perform job duties.

• Ability to utilize video tagging software to analyze critical moments in games by athletes and opponents and communicate those to the coach(es) and team.

• Proven ability to provide statistical analysis and reports in regard to the specified sport. Ability to complete forms thoroughly and to keep them current.Strong writing skills to prepare clearly understandable correspondence and reports.

• Outstanding leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to relate to a wide diversity of faculty, staff, students and community members. Good interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.

• Ability to speak before large and small groups with evident poise and enthusiasm and ability to effectively motivate team members.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with ability to follow up and review, to ensure that no details are overlooked and that all arrangements have been made.

• A Background check and DMV check is required.

• Valid driver's license is required. Must also participate in the DMV Pull program and maintain a clean DMV record.

• Must maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. Must maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child abuse or neglect, according to the California law, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

• This position is a campus security authority (CSA) for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which is a federal law requiring disclosure of information about crimes on and around campus.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.

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Posted: 4/29/2024

Job Reference #: 129554

This is a 100% Contract position for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

The University of California San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball. UC San Diego, located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Metropolitan area, enrolls over 35,000 students, earned recognition as one of the world's premier research universities, and is ranked as one of the top-10 public universities in the nation. Triton Athletics has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence and sponsors 23 varsity sports. The UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program is a member of the Big West Conference, an NCAA Division I conference with 11 academically and athletically nationally proclaimed institutions.

Serve as Assistant Coach- Women's Basketball for the NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics program. This is a vital position within the Athletics program and has a 12-month contract with full benefits. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University. UC San Diego has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence. The Assistant Coach must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a competitive Women's Basketball program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes and also strives for athletic excellence. Assist Head Coach in all of the following: recruiting, organizing and conducting practices, preparation of scouting reports, conditioning programs, utilize video tagging software, competitive and fundraising events. Assist with administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, budgets, inventory, coordination of team, professional & recruit travel and team equipment purchases. Prepare statistical analysis and reports. Assist with coordinating contest, event and tournament management, and with recruitment of student-athletes, and basic knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA regulations. The incumbent is responsible for conducting all activities in compliance with NCAA, Big West and UC San Diego rules and regulations.

The incumbent will follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms. Triton Athletics promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University.

* Work schedule will be arranged with Head Coach, but often includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

• A Bachelor's Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, as well as to understand the needs of students balancing the requirements of academics and athletics.

• Recruiting experience at a DI or DII level with student-athletes that are at a high-academic and high-athletic level.

• Demonstrated ability to teach specified sport to individuals and the team as a whole.Ability to follow work schedule as outlined by Head Coach and department. Strong proven knowledge of sound principles and rules governing specified sport. Personal experience with specified sport.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and instructing camps of specified sport.Proven ability to use all athletic equipment and computer software programs needed to perform job duties.

• Ability to utilize video tagging software to analyze critical moments in games by athletes and opponents and communicate those to the coach(es) and team.

• Proven ability to provide statistical analysis and reports in regard to the specified sport. Ability to complete forms thoroughly and to keep them current.Strong writing skills to prepare clearly understandable correspondence and reports.

• Outstanding leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to relate to a wide diversity of faculty, staff, students and community members. Good interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.

• Ability to speak before large and small groups with evident poise and enthusiasm and ability to effectively motivate team members.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with ability to follow up and review, to ensure that no details are overlooked and that all arrangements have been made.

• A Background check and DMV check is required.

• Valid driver's license is required. Must also participate in the DMV Pull program and maintain a clean DMV record.

• Must maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. Must maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child abuse or neglect, according to the California law, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

• This position is a campus security authority (CSA) for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which is a federal law requiring disclosure of information about crimes on and around campus.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.