Hobart Basketball Hobart William Smith Colleges Location:
Geneva, NY Open Date:
Aug 29, 2025 Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III men's basketball program. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes' academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; developing alumnae and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned. Ideal start date of on or before October 13, 2025.
Essential Responsibilities:
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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 game plans o operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference 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 department seminars • Community Engagement/Fundraising o promote the sport and Hobart 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 alumnae and parents • Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities): o serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game day management) o assist with special events (e.g. Awards Banquet, Heron Hall of Honor) o assist with department initiatives