Director of Player Development - Women's Basketball

Summary

This position is to provide support to the Women’s Basketball coaching staff in all phases of the program. This position must also uphold the mission of the BGSU athletic department and the institution and be in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.

Essential Functions

Special Events coordination and execution. 

• Play for Kay, Alumni Day, Advisory Counsel, Game Ops, official and unofficial visits, etc.

 Daily Operations

• Work with the coaching staff and Director of Operations with the flow of day-to-day operations of running a sport program.

Recruiting

• Assist with organizing official and unofficial visits of recruits; organize and coordinate recruit game-day logistics. Responsible for travel reservations for coaching staff during recruiting period and for prospective student-athletes during visits. 

Coordinate Academic Support and Monitoring of Academic Progress

• Serve as the liaison to the Director of Compliance for admission procedures and assist in filing with the NCAA Eligibility Center for all prospective student-athletes.

Assist with coordinate of team activities

• Assist with team events, practices, community service, marketing initiatives and media relations. Coordinate and organize the end of year banquet and senior send off for each season. Schedule and oversee all logistics of events.

Alumni/Donor Correspondence

• Send out email newsletter about coaches, previous games, future games, BG players in the pros, etc.

Supervision of managerial staff

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree.   

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year of experience in a college, club and/or professional basketball support staff setting and/or coaching

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the university’s vehicle use policy.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication skills

• Written communication skills

• General budgeting and accounting skills

• Computer skills, ability to use email and internet functions

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Ability to handle administrative paper work

• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Ability to make quick and smart decisions

• Ability to relate to individuals from a wide variety backgrounds

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 31, 2027.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.

• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)

• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.