Coach, Student-Athlete Success

Education and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
  • Experience with a program that supports student success, such as a tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or advising program

Preferred Experience: 

• • Experience supervising student staff
  • Experience working with undergraduate student-athletes 
  • Knowledge and familiarity with intercollegiate athletics, especially NCAA rules and regulations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• • Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and shift between tasks that need to be accomplished along similar and different timescales.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
  • Relevant subject matter knowledge. Relevant knowledge of program operations in an academic setting, including work with financial systems, data reporting, outreach, and/or student staff recruitment and hiring.
  • Ability to supervise student staff
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences including student­-athletes, coaches, administration and University staff
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and customer service skills
  • Nuanced understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva  
  • Relevant computer systems/technology experience including a solid understanding of social media 
  • Ability to learn and understand compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

Working Conditions:

• • Estimated travel: 5%
  • This position is based on the Stanford main campus
  • This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days of onsite work per week and more as needed to meet student and departmental needs.
  • Able to work on evenings and weekends, as needed

DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that your involvement with DAPER activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.

The expected pay range for this position is $66,560 to $71,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.