Assistant Coach (Part-time)

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

Aug 06, 2021

Description

Assist the head coach by teaching advanced skills and techniques in the respective sport.  Assist with daily practice planning and implementation.  Coach athletes during contests and provide expert analysis of competition. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the teaching and supervision of student-athletes.  

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

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Aug 06, 2021

Description

Assist the head coach by teaching advanced skills and techniques in the respective sport.  Assist with daily practice planning and implementation.  Coach athletes during contests and provide expert analysis of competition. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the teaching and supervision of student-athletes.  
• Demonstrate competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and the ability to conduct practice sessions under the direction of the head coach.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach.
• Adhere to all sport governing, department, and institutional rules and policies.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic and athletic progress of student-athletes.
• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior pursuing sport program goals set by the head coach.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes.
• Efficiently and effectively complete tasks assigned by the head coach or full-time assistant coach.

  OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible, administrative position.  This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. 

The following HWS sports have part time assistant coaches/opportunities: 

• Hobart College:  basketball, cross country, football, soccer, squash, tennis
• William Smith College:  basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, squash, swimming & diving, tennis
• Hobart and William Smith sailing and alpine skiing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Candidate must have played the sport or coached at the collegiate level for a minimum of two years.
• Possess strong communication skills and be willing to take initiative
• Strong customer service orientation; positive, helpful, resourceful
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of others
• Highly reliable, flexible and adaptable

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service,  Interfolio  (utilizing the Apply link on the right).

As part of your cover letter, please specify the College and sport for which you are applying.  

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EOE

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