Assistant Coach, Hobart Rowing

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:
  • 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 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
• 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 Hobart alumni and parents
• Team management and administrative tasks:
  • plan and execute team travel responsibilities such as hotel and meal planning, generate travel itineraries
  • expense reports
  • gear and equipment ordering in concert with HWS Equipment Manager
  • other administrative duties as assigned
• 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 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.

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/187247