Additional responsibilities include assisting with practice planning and implementation, travel coordination, alumni and program engagement initiatives, team operations, fundraising activities, and supporting the overall vision and daily operations of the women’s basketball program. This position may also include additional departmental assignments as directed by the Director of Athletics.

Position responsibilities must be completed in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Department of Athletics, the College, the Empire 8 Conference, NCAA Division III, and all other applicable governing bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all facets of operating a successful and competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program.
• Develop and implement individual and team player development plans that support student-athlete growth both on and off the court.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified prospective student-athletes who align with the academic standards, culture, and values of the College and women’s basketball program.
• Assist with all recruiting operations including relationship building with prospects, families, coaches, and recruiting services; communication outreach; campus visits; and recruiting database management.
• Coordinate and contribute to opponent scouting, film breakdown, statistical analysis, game preparation, and post-game evaluation.
• Assist with practice planning, skill instruction, game strategy implementation, and player mentorship.
• Manage and create engaging social media and digital content that positively promotes the women’s basketball program, student-athletes, and the College.
• Organize and participate in community service initiatives, youth engagement opportunities, clinics, camps, and other program outreach activities.
• Assist with game-day administration including equipment setup, film exchange, scouting materials, operational logistics, team travel, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Support a program culture built on hard work, accountability, leadership, personal growth, academic achievement, and community engagement.
• Monitor and support the academic progress and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement efforts, and special events that support the women’s basketball program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all NCAA, Empire 8, College, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, local and associational regulation.
• Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, Commencement Weekend and other institutional events.
• Represent the College and Department of Athletics in a professional manner at all times both on and off campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and/or Executive Director of Athletics.

About Hartwick College

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,200 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. The College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to “be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning.” 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 a 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. 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.

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