Assistant Women’s Flag Football Coach

Assistant Women’s Flag Football Coach

Description: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is working in the primary capacity of an educator and enhances the student-athlete experience and satisfaction as well as raise the College’s image and reputation through building and maintaining a competitive athletic program. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in educating, coaching, training, assessing, mentoring, and recruiting members of the team. This is a full-time, nine-month position.

Responsibilities: - Instruct student-athletes on the rules, fundamentals, regulations, equipment, and techniques of flag football as it relates to individual student-athletes and team needs. - Collaborate with the head coach on determining game strategy, coaching of student-athletes during games and practices, practice preparation, film breakdown, offensive and defensive schemes, and individual development of student-athletes. Assess student-athletes’ skills during competition and practice and communicate with the head coach accordingly. - Recruit and retain qualified students in accordance with the Hartwick Women’s Flag Football Program and College standards and in collaboration with the head coach. Travel to recruiting events and host events on campus. Organize recruiting outreach and communication with prospective student athletes. - Assist the head coach and department in the administrative functions of the program including administrative paperwork (travel expenses, compliance obligations, etc.) and general office work including emails and participating in department staff meetings. - Demonstrate commitment to excellence, innovation, and diversity in undergraduate teaching by building healthy relationships with students, responding to their concerns, advising students both personally and academically, and contributing to their personal growth and academic success. - Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics, including game management, teaching PHED skill courses, and PE coaching courses. - Assist and lead administrative duties within the program including equipment and gear management, travel coordination, fundraising, alumni engagement, camps and clinics, and community service initiatives. - Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external constituents. - Be a positive member of the department by supporting other programs and finding ways to be involved for the betterment of the department and College (i.e. attend Code Blue events, attend events outside athletics, serve on committees, involvement through national organizations). - Participate in major campus events, including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend. - Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. - As a representative of the College, expected to always conduct oneself in a professional manner, both on and off campus, including maintaining appropriate professional relationships with students. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Assistant Women’s Flag Football Coach

Description: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is working in the primary capacity of an educator and enhances the student-athlete experience and satisfaction as well as raise the College’s image and reputation through building and maintaining a competitive athletic program. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in educating, coaching, training, assessing, mentoring, and recruiting members of the team. This is a full-time, nine-month position.

Responsibilities: - Instruct student-athletes on the rules, fundamentals, regulations, equipment, and techniques of flag football as it relates to individual student-athletes and team needs. - Collaborate with the head coach on determining game strategy, coaching of student-athletes during games and practices, practice preparation, film breakdown, offensive and defensive schemes, and individual development of student-athletes. Assess student-athletes’ skills during competition and practice and communicate with the head coach accordingly. - Recruit and retain qualified students in accordance with the Hartwick Women’s Flag Football Program and College standards and in collaboration with the head coach. Travel to recruiting events and host events on campus. Organize recruiting outreach and communication with prospective student athletes. - Assist the head coach and department in the administrative functions of the program including administrative paperwork (travel expenses, compliance obligations, etc.) and general office work including emails and participating in department staff meetings. - Demonstrate commitment to excellence, innovation, and diversity in undergraduate teaching by building healthy relationships with students, responding to their concerns, advising students both personally and academically, and contributing to their personal growth and academic success. - Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics, including game management, teaching PHED skill courses, and PE coaching courses. - Assist and lead administrative duties within the program including equipment and gear management, travel coordination, fundraising, alumni engagement, camps and clinics, and community service initiatives. - Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external constituents. - Be a positive member of the department by supporting other programs and finding ways to be involved for the betterment of the department and College (i.e. attend Code Blue events, attend events outside athletics, serve on committees, involvement through national organizations). - Participate in major campus events, including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend. - Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. - As a representative of the College, expected to always conduct oneself in a professional manner, both on and off campus, including maintaining appropriate professional relationships with students. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred). Playing and/or previous coaching experience in football or flag football preferred. - General computer skills including Microsoft software (Word, Office, Excel, etc.) - Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Supervisory skills a plus - Knowledge of flag football rules, strategies, offensive and defensive concepts, and player development - Being up to date with safety, rules and regulations and proper certifications - Ability to provide academic guidance and mentoring to student-athletes - Ability to multi-task and handle a job with a daily change of pace - Ability to use independent action, estimating skill, memory, and problem-solving skills - Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license - CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Salary Range: $27,000

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications: - A cover letter; - A resume; and - The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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