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Associate Director, Basketball Operations at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleAssociate Director, Basketball Operations
Requisition NumberRE53826
Working Title
Department Name12B00:Mens Sports
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level00
Salary Range
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 Years
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Days, Evenings and Weekends
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Basketball Operations serves as the primary coordinator of internal and external operational functions for the men’s basketball program. This role owns the day-to-day execution of administrative, logistical, and event related workflows.

The position partners closely with the Head Coach and director of basketball operations to plan, implement, and continuously improve operational processes to support the student-athlete experience and overall program performance.

The associate director independently evaluates and executes operational and logistical needs and recommends solutions to enhance efficiency. This role coordinates cross-functional efforts across internal departments and external stakeholders to identify and recommend solutions to improve workflows and procedures.

Compliance with State, University, NCAA, and SEC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is required
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
5+ years in college athletics.
Deadline to Apply04/03/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years experience do you have working in collegiate or professional basketball?
    • None
    • More than 0 up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years up through 5 years
    • More than five years
  2. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Please list any basketball teams that you have been associated with in the past four years

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

  11. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Job Location

Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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