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.
Assistant Coach- Hobart Basketball Hobart William Smith Colleges Location:
Geneva, NY Open Date:
Mar 09, 2026 Description 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.
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 game plans operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference 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 department seminars
Community Engagement/Fundraising:
promote the sport and Hobart 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 alumnae and parents Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full-time responsibilities): serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g. game day management) assist with special events (e.g. Awards Banquet, Heron Hall of Honor) assist with department initiatives
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. Evening and weekend work are required.