The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III women’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.

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 William Smith 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 William Smith 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 William Smith 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
  • represent the department on campus committees

OTHER INFORMATION:

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

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