Assistant Coach & Scouting Specialist (Coaching Assistant)

at  California State University

Job no: 543869
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Athletics, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about supporting athletic programs and enhancing team performance? As the Assistant Coach & Scouting Specialist for the San Diego State University Athletic Department, you will play a crucial role in the operational and coaching aspects of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball program.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Athletic Director, People and Culture, you will be responsible for a variety of operational administrative, technical, and analytical duties of limited to moderate complexity. You will coordinate the preparation and operation of daily practices, including practice plans and post-practice reviews. Additionally, you will prepare coaches with data for player meetings, breakdown practice and game film, and help prepare scouting reports. Your role will also involve managing selected game day duties for both home and away games and building relationships to benefit NIL programming and the alumni database.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.
SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.
For more information regarding the Athletics Women’s Basketball department, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six months to two years basketball coaching experience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an athletics/sports office in an administrative support capacity.
• Experience working in an NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Program.
• Experience scheduling meetings and calendars.
• Experience assisting with various events, including marketing events.
• Working knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Synergy software, ARMS/Teamworks.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference and University rules, policies and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, they are required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of, any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.

• Recruitment of Student-Athletes: Assist coaches with recruiting management, design and distribute recruiting materials, and assist in coordinating and organizing campus visits.
• Practice Coordination: Prepare and operate daily practices, including creating practice plans and conducting post-practice reviews.
• Data Preparation: Provide coaches with data for player meetings, including breakdowns of practice and game film.
• Scouting Reports: Assist in the preparation of scouting reports to enhance team performance.
• Game Day Management: Manage selected game day duties as assigned by the coaches for both home and away games.
• Relationship Building: Build relationships to benefit NIL programming and the alumni database.