Job Description

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Mindset & Culture for Husky Men’s Basketball to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Director of Mindset & Culture provides support to the Men’s Basketball coaching staff and student-athletes. The position will have extensive involvement with coaches and student-athletes on a daily basis, both collectively and individually. The primary responsibilities will be to provide analysis and performance related data and insights to the Head Coach and assistant coaches about student-athletes and opponents.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analytics (30%) -

• Analyze practice and game data to evaluate the performance of players and opponents.
• Provide coaches with data-driven insights to support game planning and competitive strategy.
• Break down film and statistics to identify playing styles, strengths, weaknesses, and coaching tendencies.
• Track player development using athlete management systems and performance metrics throughout their careers.
• Deliver daily reports and recommendations to the coaching staff using basketball-specific knowledge.

Mindset & Culture (30%) -

• Teach student-athletes mental performance skills, including mindfulness, focus, resilience, stress management, and positive self-talk.
• Conduct one-on-one and group mental performance training while referring mental health concerns to appropriate support staff.

Recruiting & Evaluation (20%) -

• Assist with recruiting by evaluating prospective student-athletes and their fit within the program.

Stakeholder Engagement (20%) -

• Collaborate with athletic department staff to support student-athletes' athletic, academic, and personal development.
• Build relationships with alumni and the local community while serving as a mentor to student-athletes.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years of experience in playing or coaching college basketball, or analytics, or sport administration; or an equivalent combination of any of the listed experience, or related education and experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience teaching mental performance skills in athletic settings.

Additional Qualifications:

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of coaches, administration and student-athletes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience of either playing or coaching collegiate basketball experience preferred.  
• Masters of psychology or similar study program preferred. 
• Knowledge of NCAA/Conference rules.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$120,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$125,004.00 annual

Other Compensation:

- Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable