Assistant Coach - HWS Tennis

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

Aug 09, 2024

Description

The Hobart and William Smith Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting with the organization and management of the intercollegiate men’s and women’s tennis teams. This position will work with both teams.

The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; fundraising; developing alumnae/alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Hobart and William Smith coaches are expected to utilize an ethical approach to training, competing, mentoring and recruiting.

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

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Aug 09, 2024

Description

The Hobart and William Smith Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting with the organization and management of the intercollegiate men’s and women’s tennis teams. This position will work with both teams.

The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; fundraising; developing alumnae/alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Hobart and William Smith coaches are expected to utilize an ethical approach to training, competing, mentoring and recruiting.

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 matches

o operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and match strategy

o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment

o be knowledgeable of and comply with all institutional, department, NCAA, Liberty League conference 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 Hobart and 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 Hobart 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 Hobart and William Smith alums and parents

· Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities):

o serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game day manager)

o assist with department initiatives

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position is classified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the federal Clery Act (1990) and will be required to perform the requirements as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. §1092 (f) (Clery Act).

This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary is $48,715 annually.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of four years of collegiate tennis and/or coaching experience 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. CPR and First Aid certification required (can be provided at HWS).

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