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Assistant Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Intercollegiate Athletics
Local Title Assistant Coach
Budget Title Assistant Coach
Rank SL-2
Line Number temporary service
Salary Range varies
FTE Part-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website

www.buffalostateathletics.com
Brief Job Description

Intercollegiate Athletics is accepting applications to fill current and future part-time, temporary positions for assistant coaches in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s ice hockey, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s track and field, and women’s volleyball. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the NCAA Division III Program. This includes but is not limited to coaching in practice sessions and competitions, player evaluations, development of game plans, recruiting and Intercollegiate Athletics Department fundraising. Selected applicants are expected to keep abreast of and comply with all NCAA, SUNYAC, and Buffalo State College rules and regulations.

This is a pool posting and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience coaching or working in the related field.
Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2019
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/3352
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of education attained?
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • Doctorate
    • J.D. (Juris Doctor)
    • None of the above
  2. * Please describe your experience in coaching or working in the athletic fields noted in the posting.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
    • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
    • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Buffalo State website
    • Buffalo News
    • Buffalo Rocket
    • Challenger
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Panorama Hispano News
    • Employee Referral
    • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents