What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Coach, Women's Basketball position at Portland State University?
Position Details
Proposed Start Date
05/01/2025
Classification Title
Athletics
Rank
N - No Rank
Working Title
Associate Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Department
631100 - ATH W Basketball
Position Number
D98770
Representation
UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable
Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE
1.0
Tenure Status
N - not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
The Associate Head Coach assists in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive women’s basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching and player development, recruiting, retention, game strategy and preparation, counseling and mentorship to student-athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; community service coordination, supervising assistants; adhering to all compliance rules and regulation of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum four years collegiate coaching/collegiate competition or equivalency required.
- Demonstrated excellence in professional/interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to the total welfare of student-athletes.
- Demonstrated commitment to developing a successful women’s basketball program both academically and athletically.
Preferred Qualifications
NCAA Division I experience preferred.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $48,144 – $60,080 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Application Instructions
Additional Information
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
Yes
Background Check Required
Yes
Position End Date (if applicable)
If you have questions
Salary : $48,144 - $60,080
