Job Title
Coordinator - Basketball Relations
Department
Womens Basketball
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Coordinator of Women's Basketball Relations and Player Development will work directly with the Head Coach to develop a quality NCAA Division I Women's Basketball program. The position will assist the Head Women's Basketball coach organize and administer all aspects of our NCAA Division I women's basketball program by providing day to day coaching of student athletes at practice and games, develop and instruct individual skill instruction and recruit academically sound and competitive student athletes.*Essential tasks will include but not be limited to: oversight of day to day correspondence with university officials, oversight of daily on going recruiting activities, community outreach and community service projects and NCAA Life Skill programs developed for our women's basketball athletes. The Coordinator will develop and oversee programs for the maturation of our women's basketball athletes and assist them as they prepare to be productive members of the university and the community at large. The Coordinator will work with community leaders to garner continued financial support for the basketball program and establish cooperative agreements; oversee all aspects of team travel and community outreach at home or at away events; coordinate hotel accommodations for team and official recruit visits and recruit travel; set meals, activities and entertainment with designated home official visits and hotels; reserve women's basketball meeting space for women's basketball functions at the university and off campus events. The Coordinator will oversee all coordination of required charter bus and air transportation; and team equipment transportation for away trips. The Coordinator will assist with: evaluation of high school and junior college recruit transcripts for college eligibility and NCAA Division I success; update and maintenance of the head women's basketball coach and the women's basketball programs website, Facebook, twitter and you tube accounts; coordinate on campus game day recruiting activities to include meals, campus tours, academic meetings with professors and other activities related to official visits i.e., hotel accommodation, entertainment and meetings with designated coaches and other university personnel. Oversee the development of annual basketball clinics and summer camp structure, and assist to monitor student athletes academic progress; serve as liaison to the Compliance office, Campus Fraternities, WNBA Scouts, High School Coaches and other groups assigned by the head coach. The Coordinator will serve as positive role model for student athletes; know and follow all NCAA rules and regulations and work to educate the athletes, coaches, and representatives of athletic interest associated with this position; serve as a secondary contact for all visiting teams playing in Murfreesboro throughout the season and secure all facilities associated with all practices and games. The Coordinator will assist with oversight of Basketball banquets, golf tournaments and other fund raisers associated with the basketball team, and perform other related duties as assigned by the head coach.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree required.
Required Related Experience
One (1) year of administrative or coaching experience on a high school, collegiate, or professional level and/or two years as a college athlete or NCAA Division I Team Manager.
Desirable Related Experience
Three (3) years' experience working with a high school, professional, or college basketball program as a graduate assistant and/ or as a full-time assistant coach preferred. Will also accept four years of experience as a college athlete or Team Manager. Professional and/or corporate logistical experience planning travel and accommodations for a business or professional organization is desirable. Demonstrated knowledge and application of the Sport of Basketball skills, Team Travel and NCAA rules and regulations
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: August 11, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before July 7, 2025
