POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant Hobart Rowing Coach/HWS Rigger
 Department of William Smith Athletics

SUMMARY:

Assist the head coach in all facets of the Hobart rowing program, including practice planning, recruiting, conditioning, race management, administrative tasks, leading the novice crew program and other duties as assigned. Duties as the Hobart (men) and William Smith (women) Colleges rowing teams’ rigger will include general boathouse maintenance; inventory, maintenance and repair of rowing related equipment; home race event management; transporting rowing equipment to away races; and other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching:

  • Assist in the planning, teaching and supervising of practices and conditioning sessions.
  • Assist in planning team travel.
  • Demonstrate competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and the ability to conduct practice sessions under the direction of the head coach as well as independently with the Hobart novice team.
  • Effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach.
  • Adhere to all sport governing, departmental, and institutional rules and policies.
  • Assist the head coach in planning and implementing fund raising programs.
  • Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic and athletic progress of student-athletes.
  • Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior pursuing sport progr am 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.
  • Accept constructive criticism and work toward consistent professional improvement.
  • Assist with Hobart Department of Athletics special events.

Rigger:

  • Maintain, repair and inventory all rowing related equipment.
  • Maintain coaches’ launches and daily gas supply.
  • Rig rowing shells to fit athletes and conditions.
  • Assist with home race events including course setup and cleanup.
  • Assist with transporting rowing equipment to away races.
  • Maintain boathouse relative to cleanliness and organization of boat bays and storage areas.
  • Communicate with Buildings and Grounds Department regarding boathouse and dock maintenance.
  • Oversight on maintenance of tow vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Rowing and/or coaching experience at the college-level highly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have the skills to assist in the management of a boathouse. A valid driver’s license is required.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible, administrative position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three references to:

Office of Human Resources
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
337 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
e-mail: ferran@hws.edu
EOE

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty and curriculum but separate dean’s offices, student governments, athletic programs and traditions.  The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  With an enrollment of approximately 2,000, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program.  Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service are also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.