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Associate Rowing Coach- Hobart Athletics
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Jul 01, 2022

Description
The incumbent will assist the head rowing coach in the organization and management of a highly competitive men's rowing program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; leading varsity 8s and assisting as necessary with other boat categories, supporting student-athletes' academic success; recruiting prospective students; fundraising; developing alumni, alumnae and parent relations; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

Teaching and Coaching

• teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport
• assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and race plans
• operate digital platforms to develop training and race plans
• maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment on and off the water
• be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA, Liberty League and IRA policies, rules and regulations

Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes

• develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
• reinforce academic success as a priority
• encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff
• 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).

Recruiting

• effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges' mission
• maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database
• recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students
• maintain open communication with other Hobart coaches regarding shared prospects

Professional Development

• maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
• pursue formal and informal educational opportunities
• participate in athletics professional development seminars

Community Engagement/Fundraising

• promote the sport and HWS Athletics in area communities
• maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)
• assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities
• develop a positive relationship with alumni and parents

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

• serve on Athletics Department operational teams
• assist with special events
• assist with department initiatives
• represent the department on campus committees

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible, administrative- salaried position. Evening and weekend work are required. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.


Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.
• Degree(s) in physical education, kinesiology, education or related field preferred.
• A minimum of six years of rowing and/or coaching experience at the college-level required.
• Candidates with US Rowing Level 2 or 3 certification preferred.
• 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 Hobart and William Smith Athletics.
• Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. drivers license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.
• New York Boating Safety, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• 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
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/109261.

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). Background check required.

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.







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