Director of Men’s Basketball Operations – University of Denver

School: Director of Men's Basketball Operations - University of Denver
Position: Director of Men's Basketball Operations
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000-$60,000
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: Summit League
Description:

The Director of Basketball Operations assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including, recruiting, contest scheduling, supervising sports personnel, coordinating its travel itineraries, budget management, coordinating logistics including team meals, buses, video and meeting rooms and film exchange, and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. The Director of Basketball Operations will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques; insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication. The Director of Basketball Operations will demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional multiculturalism and diversity projects or initiatives.

Essential Functions

  • Handling the programs daily basketball operations, coordinating its travel itineraries, and overseeing the teams student managers, on-campus recruiting, monitoring the academic progress of student athletes
  • Assisting with video editing systems, providing game day management, assisting with designing graphics and content of recruiting materials, managing the budget, contest scheduling, monitoring study tables
  • Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes under the direction of the Head Coach
  • Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Department of Athletics and Recreations Code of Ethics
  • Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
  • Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes
  • Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities
  • Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach
  • Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes
  • Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge
  • Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Division
  • Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation
  • Beginning this summer, the NCAA will allow the dir. of Ops to coach on the floor during practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills strong organizational skills
  • Ability to support high academic standards and to motivate students

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent
  • Previous experience in basketball operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters Degree
  • Experience at the Division I level

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Applicant Information:

Follow link below for complete job posting and application information.

Link: https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/496117/director-of-mens-basketball-op
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