What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - William Smith Basketball position at Hobart and William Smith Colleges?
Location
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Description
The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; developing alumnae and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Teaching and Coaching:
o teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport
o assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and game plans
o operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans
o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference policies, rules and regulations
- Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes:
o develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
o reinforce academic success as a priority
o encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff
- Recruiting:
o effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission
o maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database
o recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students
o maintain open communication with other William Smith coaches regarding shared prospects
- Professional Development:
o maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
o pursue formal and informal educational opportunities
o participate in department seminars
- Community Engagement/Fundraising
o promote the sport and William Smith Athletics in area communities
o maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)
o assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities
o develop a positive relationship with William Smith alumnae and parents
- Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities):
o serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game day management)
o assist with special events (e.g. Awards Banquet, Heron Hall of Honor)
o assist with department initiatives
o represent the department on campus committees
Other Information:
This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary is $50,338.17
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of four years basketball playing and/or coaching experience at the college-level required. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and mission of HWS Athletics. Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. The candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends.
Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences institution known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Through a relationship-rich educational environment, students have exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities in career services, community service, global education and athletics. Located in Geneva, N.Y., a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, HWS has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students, and offers undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate programs.
Salary : $50,338
