A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Position Summary The SUNY Geneseo Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, part of the Division of Student and Campus Life, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Assistant Coach for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position. This part-time, 10-month position will assist in the organization, implementation, and skill instruction of daily practice, and game-day preparation. You must demonstrate the ability to instruct the student/athletes (team) in all aspects of coaching in the absence of the head coach. You will be expected to adhere to all NCAA, Empire 8, and SUNY Geneseo rules and regulations. Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A
commitment to the campus values of diversity and inclusivity. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience playing and/or coaching desired sport Supervision Received Reports to the
Head Coach Posting Number:
S389 Line # to be filled
TBD Open Until Filled:
No Salary Up to $7,000, dependent on sport and schedule Special Instructions to Applicant This is a pool posting and applicants will only be contacted if there is an opening. Applications will be active for the academic year. If you continue to be interested in a position you need to reapply each August. About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning. Vision We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society. Values The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning :
Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity :
Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging :
Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and contributions of each individual.
Civic Engagement :
Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection, empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global communities.
Sustainability :
Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the past and our obligations to the future. Percentage Of Time 40% Percentage Of Time 20% Percentage Of Time 15% Percentage Of Time 15% Percentage Of Time 5% Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duties/Responsibilities Function 1: Practice Management Assist in the organization, implementation and skill instruction of daily practice, and game-day preparation. Function 2: Skills Teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to particular sport/defense/offense, etc. Function 3: Analysis Evaluate and analyze the gameplay reports of the opposing team Instruct student-athletes on methods of developing strategies to address the opposing team's game tactics Function 4: Recruitment Assist with recruiting as needed Function 5: Acting Head Coach Instruct the team in all aspects of coaching in the absence of the head coach. Function 6: Off-Season Activities Assist in the organization and execution of non-traditional and preseason practices, games, training, and conditioning programs.