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: Alpine skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball · William Smith College: Alpine skiing, Basketball, Field hockey, Swimming & Diving, Soccer, Tennis + 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 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. Background check required If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at help@interfolio.com or call 1-877-997-8807 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday. Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences institution known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Through a relationship-rich educational environment, students have exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities in career services, community service, global education and athletics. Located in Geneva, N.Y., a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, HWS has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students, and offers undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate programs. 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.