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.

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 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 position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.  Evening and weekend work are required.

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