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
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