Assistant Coach, Hobart Rowing
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: May 26, 2026

Description
The successful candidate will assist the head rowing coach in the organization and management of the highly competitive Hobart men's rowing programs at Hobart and William Smith. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; 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:

o teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport

o assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and race plans

o operate digital platforms to develop training and race plans

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

o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and IRA 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 Hobart coaches regarding shared prospects

Professional Development:

o maintain active membership in professional sport organizations

o pursue formal and informal educational opportunities

o participate in athletics professional development seminars

Community Engagement/Fundraising

o promote the sport and HWS 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 alumni and parents

Team management and administrative tasks:

o plan and execute team travel responsibilities such as hotel and meal planning, generate travel itineraries

o expense reports

o gear and equipment ordering in concert with HWS Equipment Manager

o other administrative duties as assigned

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

o serve on Athletics Department operational teams

o assist with special events

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. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year, with a possible shortened workweek during the scheduled summer hours' time period. Evening and weekend work are required. Annual salary is $52,855.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Degree(s) in physical education, kinesiology, education or related field preferred. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver's license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. New York Boating Safety, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required (may be obtained at HWS).

Assistant Level Position: A minimum of four years of rowing and/or coaching experience at the junior, elite, or college-level required. Candidates with US Rowing Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position.

For consideration of an Associate Level Position: A minimum of six years of rowing and/or coaching experience at the junior, elite, or 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 experience leading and coordinating recruitment to a collegiate rowing program.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Application Instructions

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The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are a future-focused liberal arts and sciences institution led by a faculty of accessible teacher/scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. Founded as two institutions - Hobart for men and William Smith for women - today's Colleges enjoy the exponential benefits of shared resources and combined spirit. Both maintain their own traditions, deans and athletic programs but together share a single administration, faculty, campus and curriculum. Located in Geneva, N.Y., a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, the Colleges have an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students, and offer undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate programs. Students complement broad, interdisciplinary study with hands-on learning experiences made possible by a constellation of centers for experience, action and thought.

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